Former Ojinmah Football Academy of Imo State product, Obi Anthony, continued to draw attention with an assured performance for Granada CF B despite their 2–1 away defeat to CD Alhaurino in the Spanish Tercera RFEF Group 9 fixture over the weekend.
The young Nigerian midfielder, who operates primarily as a defensive midfielder, displayed remarkable maturity and composure throughout the encounter, controlling the tempo of play and making crucial interceptions in the middle of the park.
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Although Granada CF B fell short on the scoreboard, Anthony’s influence was evident from start to finish. His intelligent positioning, passing accuracy, and ball-winning ability stood out, earning praise from both coaches and supporters.
Granada’s development staff have been closely monitoring the progress of the Imo State-born talent, who has quickly adapted to the demands of Spanish football. His growth has been steady since joining the Andalusian side, with coaches describing him as a “calm, disciplined, and technically sound midfielder.”
Speaking after the match, a member of the club’s technical team highlighted Anthony’s contribution despite the loss. “He’s a player who reads the game very well and brings balance to our midfield. Performances like this show how much he is improving,” the coach said.
For Anthony, the focus remains on continuous improvement and helping his team climb up the Group 9 table. Sources close to the player revealed that he has set his sights on earning a call-up to the Granada senior team before the end of the season.
As one of Nigeria’s promising exports in European football, Obi Anthony’s development at Granada CF B continues to attract attention — a young player whose discipline, intelligence, and technical ability mark him as one to watch for the future.
