Victor Osimhen's compatriot is a Benfica target for 2026/27 | OneFootball

Benfica have already started working on the transfer market and have a new name on their radar for the defence: young Nigerian Akpe Victory, a centre-back of just 19 who plays for Zalaegerszegi, a club where he has been standing out in the Hungarian league.

Standing at 1.95 metres tall, the defender, who is a compatriot of Victor Osimhen, has recorded one goal and one assist in 15 games this season. The defender was signed last season on a free transfer from Lithuania’s Daugavpils, after a spell in which he made 32 appearances in that competition.

The Nigerian player is also being tracked by several European clubs, with interest coming from markets such as Germany, Spain, France, Scotland and Switzerland. Benfica have only made exploratory contacts, without yet submitting any formal offer, although his profile is being monitored by the club’s structure.

The possible signing should involve a moderate investment, in the region of €5 million, and is part of a broader club plan to strengthen the defence. The centre-back position is considered a priority in the planning, and Benfica could move for the arrival of one or two defenders.

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