Onyekachi Apam

• 128 appearances in Lique 1 of France
• 14 caps for Nigerian National Team and won a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
• Sporting Director Chris Henderson: "Onyekachi brings vast experience from French Lique 1 and the Nigerian National Team. He is a versatile defender who can play central or wide and has the ability to start our attack from the back as well."

Professional Experience

128 appearances in France’s Lique 1. Spent 2006-10 with OCG Nice, making 105 appearances and eventually being named captain. Transferred to Stade Rennes in 2010, but injuries limited him to just 23 appearances from 2010-14. Began his career at the youth level with the Pepsi Football Academy and Engu Rangers in Nigeria before moving to Nice after a tryout in 2005, then was called up to the first team the following year.

International Experience

Has made 14 appearances for the Nigerian National Team. Won a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where he played in five of six matches, missing only a 2-1 win over the United States.