Awaziem reveals reason for dumping Europe for the MLS

Super Eagles defender, Chidozie Awaziem has revealed why he left Europe for the Major League Soccer, MLS, in the United States of America.

The Nigerian joined FC Cincinnati from Boavista FC of the Portuguese Primeira Liga on a year deal with an option to extend for another year.

Awaziem told the club’s official website of his delight at making the move.

‘I’ve been following up Major League Soccer for quite a number of years now,’ Awaziem said to FCCincinnati.com. ‘When I spoke to Cincinnati, it was really an amazing time and it was a wonderful conversation on what I could be with this club.’

‘I had heard a lot about Cincy, and I watched their games and how they’ve been performing in Major League Soccer and which is very, very good. And I see that support so I’m here right now to give my own support and help to the team,’ he said.

Awaziem also revealed FC Cincinnati midfielder, Obinna Nwobodo’s influence on his decision.

‘I’ve had lots of conversations with Obinna Nwobodo. He’s my friend, we’ve played together and against each other in Turkey. I’ve known him for quite a while and he’s an amazing guy. He told me about the club and the culture and the atmosphere.

‘When we had spoken in the past, he had told me a lot of things, he’s always been asking me to come (to Cincinnati) and I told him ‘yeah, someday we’re going be together’ and here we are. So, I hope that it’s going to be an amazing road in front of us together.’