Rangers International FC have confirmed the departure of their midfielder, Kazeem Ogunleye, who has completed a permanent $40,000 ( ₦60 million) transfer to Albanian club FK Partizani.
Ogunleye, 18, joined Enugu Rangers from Plateau United having worked alongside current Flying Antelopes gaffer Fidelis Ilechukwu.
While announcing the depature of Ogunleye the club did not disclose the terms of the deal but expressed optimism that the transfer could pave the way for future collaborations between the two teams.
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Ogunleye, joined Rangers 2023 season, played in 33 games scoring 7 goals and 6 assist as the club won the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title.
Ogunleye played 52 times for the flying antelopes
The Flying Antelopes received a reported transfer fee of ₦60 million ($40,000) for the attacking midfielder and will also be entitled to 20% of any future transfer earnings from his sale. Before his departure, Ogunleye made 15 league appearances this season, contributing one goal and three assists.
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Ogunleye was recently called up to the home based Eagles led by Remo Stars gaffer Daniel Ogunomdede and Rangers Technical Adviser Fidelis Ilechukwu.
