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<br>FC Nürnberg have announced that Nigerian-born forward Uche Destiny Obiogumu has signed a new deal with the club’s U23 side, [extending](https://patrimoine-wiki.minesparis.psl.eu/index.php?title=Utilisateur:RobertaMattingle) his commitment until June 2026. The 20 year old attacker, who returned to Nürnberg in September 2024 from Hoffenheim’s development team, impressed with 62 [youth appearances](https://wiki.anythingcanbehacked.com/index.php?title=User:KaseyEsl655) contributing 21 goals and 18 assists before heading back to the Valznerweiher Stadium.
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<br>Standing at 1.89 m, Obiogumu provides flexibility across the frontline, capable of [operating centrally](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/youth-development-and-scouting/) or out wide. Club academy director Michael Wiesinger described him as "a dynamic attacker whose final-third quality has been proven"—qualities FCN hope will flourish once more.
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<br>Since rejoining Nürnberg II, he has featured regularly in the Regionalliga Bayern, notching 3 goals in 17 appearances across his debut season with standout moments including a thrilling hat‑trick in a 5–4 encounter against Augsburg’s reserves.
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<br>Born in Benin City, Nigeria, on 27 April 2004, Obiogumu holds dual Nigerian-German citizenship. He progressed through the local Nürnberg youth ranks before departing for Hoffenheim in 2021, and his return underlines Nürnberg’s belief in revitalising talent developed within their own system.
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<br>We celebrate Nürnberg’s decision to invest in Uche Obiogumu as a statement of faith in the club’s homegrown development. By securing his [services](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/youth-development-and-scouting/) through 2026, the club signals confidence in his potential to transition from youth promise to senior impact.
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<br>His performances at Hoffenheim and early contributions back at Nürnberg reflect a player with both composure and [flair attributes](https://patrimoine.minesparis.psl.eu/Wiki/index.php/Utilisateur:ZenaidaHartwell) often scarce in teenage prospects. We hold that providing him with a stable environment and incremental responsibility will accelerate his growth. Furthermore, his hat‑trick in the dramatic 5–4 game against Augsburg II underscores not just goal-scoring ability, but a mentality suited to high‑pressure scenarios.
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<br>If Nürnberg continue nurturing Obiogumu through regular minutes, supportive coaching and a pathway to the first team—we believe this move will yield a [homegrown talent](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/merchandising-and-branding/) ready to reinforce the senior squad. By reaffirming their commitment, the club is doing more than retaining a player they are [reinforcing](https://haderslevwiki.dk/index.php/Bruger:JAOBridgette) a philosophy that values internal development. That belief in nurturing from within will define their success.
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<br>Did You Know?
Obiogumu first joined Nürnberg’s youth academy in 2019 before his move to Hoffenheim in 2021.
He a total of 21 goals and 18 assists in 62 games across Hoffenheim’s U19 and U23 sides.
His hat‑trick in March 2025 came during a sensational 5–4 Regionalliga Bayern thriller versus Augsburg II.
Despite being born in Nigeria, Obiogumu has earned caps for Germany’s U18 team in international friendlies.
He stands at 1.89 m tall and is left-footed, offering versatility across the forward line.
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