Fenerbahçe's New Center-Back Kojo Peprah Oppong Has Arrived in Istanbul
The yellow-navy club has brought 22-year-old center-back Kojo Peprah Oppong, who plays for French Ligue 1 side Nice, to Istanbul to add him to their squad.
As part of their efforts to strengthen the squad, Fenerbahçe reached an agreement with 22-year-old Ghanaian center-back Kojo Peprah Oppong, who plays for France's Nice, and the young footballer arrived in Istanbul for medical checks.
Arrival in Istanbul and Welcome
The new transfer Kojo Peprah Oppong landed at Istanbul Airport to undergo medical examinations and complete official transfer negotiations.
Transfer Statement from Management
Fenerbahçe Football Director Oğuz Çetin stated in an evaluation at Istanbul Airport that the club's transfer efforts are continuing at full speed.
Career Steps and Breakthrough Period
Born in Ghana's capital Accra on June 4, 2004, the young center-back took his first steps into a football career at the De Visser Academy in his country.
Transferring to Swedish side IFK Norrköping at the age of nineteen, Oppong was loaned out to GIF Sundsvall in two different periods to continue his development.
French Adventure and Performance
Following his effective performance in the Swedish leagues, the Ghanaian defender transferred to Nice in the summer of 2025, where he played in 43 official matches.
During his time wearing the French club's jersey, he achieved the success of staying on the pitch for a total of 3,465 minutes across all competitions.
National Team and World Cup
The successful footballer, who first wore the Ghana national team jersey in October 2025, was also called up to his country's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad.
He gained international experience by getting playing time in the World Cup matches against England and Croatia.