Nigerian Striker Chinaza Ekpere Completes Move to Spanish Club Granada CF

Nigerian striker Chinaza Ekpere has completed a transfer to Spanish side Granada CF from Unión Polideportiva Plasencia, marking another significant milestone in his rapidly progressing career.

The Andalusian club confirmed that the 20-year-old forward will strengthen Club Recreativo Granada, the reserve team, ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Reward for an Outstanding Season

Chinaza Marvellous Onouha Okonyia (born in 2005) enjoyed a sensational campaign with UP Plasencia, playing a key role in the club’s promotion from the Primera Extremeña to the Tercera RFEF.

The Nigerian finished as the league’s top scorer after netting an impressive 23 goals in 23 league appearances—maintaining an average of one goal per game.

His outstanding form continued in the promotion playoffs, where he scored four goals across two matches.

He also found the net seven times in the Copa Extremadura, helping Plasencia lift the trophy and rounding off a memorable season with 34 goals in all competitions.

Granada Welcome Their New Signing

Announcing the deal, Granada expressed their delight at securing the young striker’s services.

“The Club welcomes Chinaza and wishes him the very best of luck in the challenges that lie ahead as we embark on this journey together,” the club said in a statement shared on its official social media channels.

The move represents a major step forward for the talented Nigerian, who will now look to continue his impressive development with Los Nazaríes as he begins an exciting new chapter in Spanish football.