Former Nigeria youth international, Nnamdi Ofoborh, is excited to have returned to playing football after being away for three years due to a heart issue, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The former Glasgow Rangers midfielder made his first appearance for English fourth division side Swindon Town last Friday when he replaced Ricky Aguair with five minutes left to play in their 2-1 win over Nott County.
He also made his first start on Monday playing for 57 minutes before being substituted for George McEachran in Swindon Town’s 3-1 loss away at Sutton United as he looks to get his career back up and running.
Ofoborh was signed by Steven Gerrard at Rangers, after coming through the ranks at Bournemouth and at Wycombe Wanderers in the English lower leagues.
However, the move to the Gers didn’t work out as planned with a heart problem identified soon after his arrival, which denied him a chance to make an appearance for Rangers before his release last summer.
Taking to Instagram following his long-awaited return to the pitch, Ofoborh wrote, “1,112 days later I prayed three straight years for this. I worked so hard to get back here.
“I don’t have the words to describe the rollercoaster of a journey I’ve been on. It’s been surreal. There is no testimony without a test. I never would’ve made
it without Jesus Christ. All glory to the most high.
“Thank you to family, friends, doctors and all those working at Swindon Town. I will never forget the support and love I’ve received during this tough time. As for all those who said this day would never arrive, those who could’ve helped and didn’t. I told you my God never fails.”
A host of Ofoborh’s former teammates at Rangers and Nigeria internationals were delighted to see him back in action and expressed their delight on his post.
Glasgow Rangers captain James Tavernier wrote, “So happy to see you back today bro.”
Leon Balogun added, “And it couldn’t have happened at a better time of the year – good to see you back bro.”
The likes of Ianis Hagi, Joe Aribo, Ademola Lookman, Eberechi Eze, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Kingsley Michael also left messages in support of Ofoborh as did Bournemouth star Dominic Solanke, who said, “Best sight ever..”
