Nigerian winger Elijah Odede has officially joined
Belgian side Lommel SK from French club ESTAC
Troyes on a season-long loan.
The 19-year-old completed the move on September 3,
026, with the agreement running until June 30, 2027.
The deal does not include an option to buy, meaning
Odede remains a Troyes player and is expected to
return tO the French club at the end of the loan Pell,
Odede arrives in Belgium looking to gain valuable
playing time and continue his development after
spending the previous season with Troyes. The
versatile attacker can operate on either flank, with the
left wing his preferred position.
Lommel sporting director Jeffrey Van As described
Odede as a talented young player capable of playing
on both wings. The Belgian club moved for the
Nigerian following the departure of Hungarian winger
Zalán Vancsa, adding Odede to strengthen their
attacking options.
Odede began his European journey with FC Sheriff
Tiraspol after moving from Nigerian academy side
ikon Allah FA in February 2025. During his time in
Moldova, he made 26 appearances and scored nine
goals before earning a move to Troyes later that year.
His move to Troyes marked another important step in
his development. The Nigerian was part of the Troyes
squad that won the 2025/26 Ligue 2 title, making 1 3
appearances for the French club during the campaign.
Now, Odede begins a new chapter in Belgium With
Lommel SK, where he will look to gain more senior
experience, contribute to the club's campaign and
continue his progression in European football.
From lkon Allah FA 1 1 -> FC Sheriff 11-> Troyes 11 ->
Lommel SK .
Belgian side Lommel SK from French club ESTAC
Troyes on a season-long loan.
The 19-year-old completed the move on September 3,
026, with the agreement running until June 30, 2027.
The deal does not include an option to buy, meaning
Odede remains a Troyes player and is expected to
return tO the French club at the end of the loan Pell,
Odede arrives in Belgium looking to gain valuable
playing time and continue his development after
spending the previous season with Troyes. The
versatile attacker can operate on either flank, with the
left wing his preferred position.
Lommel sporting director Jeffrey Van As described
Odede as a talented young player capable of playing
on both wings. The Belgian club moved for the
Nigerian following the departure of Hungarian winger
Zalán Vancsa, adding Odede to strengthen their
attacking options.
Odede began his European journey with FC Sheriff
Tiraspol after moving from Nigerian academy side
ikon Allah FA in February 2025. During his time in
Moldova, he made 26 appearances and scored nine
goals before earning a move to Troyes later that year.
His move to Troyes marked another important step in
his development. The Nigerian was part of the Troyes
squad that won the 2025/26 Ligue 2 title, making 1 3
appearances for the French club during the campaign.
Now, Odede begins a new chapter in Belgium With
Lommel SK, where he will look to gain more senior
experience, contribute to the club's campaign and
continue his progression in European football.
From lkon Allah FA 1 1 -> FC Sheriff 11-> Troyes 11 ->
Lommel SK .