Ikenna Obi
The midfielder who grew up two streets from Monarch Park, joined the academy at eleven and has worn the armband since 2024.
From the pitches of Enugu to Monarch Park
Ikenna Obi first came to Monarch Park on his father's shoulders, to watch from the North End. Two years later he was in the academy, training on the side pitch on Saturday mornings before school football in the afternoon.
He made his debut at seventeen against Jos Tin City and has missed only nine league games since. Coaches describe him as the player who makes others better: the first to press, the last to stop talking on the pitch.
Away from football he studies accountancy part time and runs a free Saturday clinic for under 10s in Abakpa, with boots donated by supporters.
Profile
- Born
- Abakpa Nike, Enugu, 1998
- Joined
- Academy, 2009
- Debut
- March 2016 v Jos Tin City
- Games
- 184
- Goals
- 21
- Strong foot
- Right
- Contract
- Until June 2028
Example player for this demo.
The North End is where I learnt what this badge means. When I walk out, I am walking out for them.
Ikenna Obi, captainOBI 8 on your back
Every player's name and number can be printed on the home, away or coal third shirt for ₦3,500.
Design the shirtIs Ikenna fit for Saturday?
Yes. He is back from a one match suspension and trained fully on Tuesday.
Does he do school visits?
He leads the Foundation's school clinics twice a month. Schools can ask through the community page.