{"id":917432,"date":"2026-07-04T13:13:47","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T18:13:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/04\/akpe-victory-swiss-giants-beat-rangers-strasbourg-benfica-to-talented-19-yr-old-nigerian-defender\/"},"modified":"2026-07-04T13:13:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T18:13:47","slug":"akpe-victory-swiss-giants-beat-rangers-strasbourg-benfica-to-talented-19-yr-old-nigerian-defender","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/04\/akpe-victory-swiss-giants-beat-rangers-strasbourg-benfica-to-talented-19-yr-old-nigerian-defender\/","title":{"rendered":"Akpe Victory: Swiss giants beat Rangers, Strasbourg, Benfica to talented 19-yr-old Nigerian defender"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Akpe Victory for ZTE\/Zalaegerszegi :(Photo by Imago)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Swiss giants FC Basel are poised to complete the signing of talented Nigerian defender Akpe Victory this summer, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u200bVictory has attracted significant interest from clubs across Europe, despite arriving on the continent just two years ago.<\/p>\n

\u200bHe began his European journey with Banga in Lithuania before moving to Zalaegerszeg at the turn of the year. His displays for the Hungarian club have been impressive, resulting in links to several clubs throughout this summer window.<\/p>\n

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Akpe Victory with Zalaegerszeg teammates. (Photo by Imago)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u200bIn recent weeks, Victory has been associated with Benfica, Rangers, Strasbourg, and Turkish Cup winners Trabzonspor.<\/a> However, no concrete deal emerged from the speculation.<\/p>\n

\u200bNow, according to transfer expert Rudy Galetti<\/a>, the former Swiss Super League champions are set to finalize a deal for the talented 19-year-old defender.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udea8\ud83e\udd1d EXCL | FC Basel are closing in on the Akpe Victory deal.<\/p>\n

After weeks of negotiations, the Swiss club has closed the gap with ZTE, who had previously rejected offers for the player.<\/p>\n

The Nigerian player is now set to begin a new chapter in Switzerland. \ud83d\udd1c\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udded pic.twitter.com\/gQmbUBPVUI<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2014 Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) July 3, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

\u200bThe Nigerian is valued at \u20ac2 million on Transfermarkt, though the final transfer fee remains undisclosed. Previous reports suggested that Zalaegerszeg would only entertain bids in the region of \u20ac5 million.<\/p>\n

Soccer \u200bWho is Akpe Victory, the Nigerian Defender Set for Basel?<\/h2>\n
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Akpe Victory for ZTE\/Zalaegerszegi. (Phptp by Imago)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u200bAkpe Victory is an Abuja-born defender who currently plays for Zalaegerszeg in the Hungarian top flight. Over the last two years, he has developed immensely.<\/p>\n

\u200bVictory is primarily a center-back and possesses the ideal build for the position, standing at 6ft 5in. That stature provides him with a significant aerial advantage and a commanding physical presence.<\/p>\n

\u200bHe is robust in one-on-one situations and comfortable with the ball at his feet \u2014 a skillset that makes him a major asset for modern-day coaches who prefer to play out from the back.<\/p>\n

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Akpe Victory of ZTE\/Zalaegerszegi and Toon Raemaekers of Ferencvarosi : (Photo by Imago)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u200bFor a 19-year-old in the early stages of his European career, his ability to adapt has been noteworthy. Furthermore, given his age, there is significant room for growth and the potential for his future club to secure a substantial profit from a future sale.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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