Victor Udoh Explained
Victor Akaniyene Udoh (born 18 October 2004)[1] is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a forward for Belgian Pro League club Royal Antwerp.
Career
In March 2023, 18-year-old Udoh moved from Hypebuzz FC in Abuja to Royal Antwerp of the Belgian Pro League.[2] He signed his first professional contract there.[3]
Udoh was first called up for first-team training by manager Mark van Bommel in July 2023.[4] For the 2023 Belgian Super Cup on 23 July, he remained an unused substitute as his team won on penalties against Mechelen.[5] He made his debut in the Belgian Pro League on 21 January 2024, playing the final 12 minutes of a 4–1 home win over Charleroi.[6] Having made two substitute appearances in previous rounds, he was unused on 9 May as they lost the 2024 Belgian Cup final by a single goal to Union SG.[7]
Personal life
Udoh grew up in Madalla in the Federal Capital Territory. He returns there to distribute food and drink.[3]
Honours
Royal Antwerp
2023[5]
Notes and References
- Web site: Victor Udoh . . 17 May 2024.
- News: Oguntimehin . Ayomide . Victor Udoh: Royal Antwerp sign Nigerian youth international . 17 May 2024 . Soccernet.ng . 14 March 2023.
- News: Groot gebaar: Nigeriaanse spits van Antwerp deelt tijdens vakantie eten en drinken uit in arme geboortestreek. Big gesture: Nigerian striker from Antwerp distributes food and drinks in poor native region during holiday . 17 May 2024 . . 15 June 2023 . Dutch.
- News: Geypen . Diederik . Architect van de dubbel Mark van Bommel wil succes met Antwerp voortzetten: “Ik spreek met de club, dan heb je de intentie om te blijven”. Architect of the double Mark van Bommel wants to continue success with Antwerp: “I speak to the club, then you have the intention to stay”. 17 May 2024 . . 28 June 2023 . Dutch.
- News: Woos . Loïc . Et de 3 ! L'Antwerp remonte Malines aux tirs au but et remporte la première Supercoupe de son histoire . Three and counting! Antwerp come from behind against Mechelen on penalties and bring home the first Super Cup of their history. 17 May 2024 . Walfoot . 23 July 2023 . French.
- News: Van den Broeck . David . Afterparty op de Bosuil: hoe Antwerp zijn fans verwende en het Ejuke-mysterie misschien toch nog opgelost raakt. Afterparty at the Bosuil: how Antwerp spoiled their fans and the Ejuke mystery may yet be solved . 17 May 2024 . Gazet van Antwerpen . 21 January 2024 . Dutch.
- News: Bourlon . Antoine . L'Union domine l'Antwerp et remporte la troisième Coupe de Belgique, sa première depuis 110 ans. Union dominate Antwerp and bring home their third Belgian Cup, their first in 110 years. 17 May 2024 . Walfoot . 9 May 2024 . French.