Glory Ogbonna has officially confirmed her departure from Turkish giants Besiktas JK after three seasons with the side.
The 25-year-old made the announcement via a heartfelt post on her official Facebook page on Thursday, thanking the club for its support and the love she received during her time in Istanbul.
“You Made Me Feel at Home” — Ogbonna’s Message to Besiktas
“I just want to use this medium to appreciate this wonderful club for how they made me feel at home during my three years’ stay with them,” Ogbonna wrote.
“I want to thank my teammates, technical team, board members and the fans for their support both in good and in bad times.”
“You all always make sure that love leads. Thank you all, and I wish the club a wonderful season from now onwards. One love, Beşiktaş.”
From Edo Queens to Istanbul: Ogbonna’s Journey
Joined Beşiktaş: February 3, 2023
Previous Club: Edo Queens (Nigeria Women’s Football League Premiership)
Key Traits: Versatility, composure, tactical awareness
Positions Played: Primarily left-back; also featured as center-back and defensive midfielder
Reputation: Became a consistent and reliable figure for the Black Eagles across competitions
National Team Contributions
Ogbonna has been a fixture in Nigeria’s women’s national team since impressing at the 2018 WAFU Women’s Cup, where then-coach Thomas Dennerby hailed her as one of the standout players.
2018 WAFCON: Earned a spot in the squad
2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Part of the 23-player team
Notable Performance: Featured in Nigeria’s historic 3–2 win over Australia in the group stage, helping the Falcons top the group
Ogbonna has yet to announce her next club, but is expected to attract attention from clubs across Europe, Asia, and potentially the United States.
