Nigerian forward Oto John has written a new chapter in his illustrious career after completing a landmark move to Asswehly Football Club of Misrata, Libya, signing a two-year deal worth $3 million — a contract that makes him the highest-paid Nigerian footballer in North Africa.
The gangling striker, fondly known as “Lion Oto,” arrives in Libya with an imposing pedigree built over nine years of professional football in Europe, where he amassed 98 career goals across multiple leagues.
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His most remarkable feat came in Kosovo, where he etched his name into the history books by setting the league’s single-season scoring record with 33 goals, a benchmark that still stands.
Now in the Libyan Premier League, the veteran forward is widely tipped to make an immediate impact, with expectations already high that he could challenge for the league’s top scorer crown in the coming campaign.
Beyond the personal milestone, Oto John’s transfer represents a significant stride in the growing football investment corridor between Nigeria and Libya. The move marks the beginning of a long-term strategic partnership with Libyan football stakeholders, reflecting a shared commitment to professionalism, transparency, and sustainable growth within the game.
Speaking on the deal, stakeholders emphasized that the agreement was concluded in strict adherence to football’s foundational principles, reinforcing confidence in structured and credible football business across the region.
Special appreciation was extended to Ibrahim Dbiba, Cem Sagar, Walid Abdellah, Olajide Olaitan, and Majdi Aborawi for their instrumental roles, positivity, and unwavering belief in Nigerian football talent.
As Oto John prepares to don the colours of Asswehly FC, optimism surrounds both player and project. For Nigerian football and its expanding influence across North Africa, this deal signals not just success — but momentum.
