Chidera Ejuke

Chidera Ejuke (born 2 January 1998) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a winger for club Sevilla and the Nigeria national team.

Club career In March 2017, Ejuke signed a three-year contract with Eliteserien side Vålerenga. In July 2019, he moved to the Netherlands to play for SC Heerenveen, ignoring interest from clubs as Besiktas JK and Lazio.

CSKA Moscow On 28 August 2020, CSKA Moscow announced the signing of Ejuke from Heerenveen on a four-year contract.

On 30 September 2020, He scored the third goal in a 3–1 derby win over Spartak Moscow.

Loan to Hertha BSC On 3 July 2022, Ejuke suspended his contract with CSKA Moscow for the 2022–23 season, having taken advantage of the FIFA ruling relating to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. On 13 July 2022, he joined Hertha BSC in Germany for the 2022–23 season, He came on in the 56th minute of Hertha Berlins 3–1 loss to Union Berlin for his debut on 6 August 2022.

Loan to Royal Antwerp On 5 July 2023, Ejuke suspended his contract with CSKA for the 2023–24 season under the FIFA regulations.

On 30 July 2023, Belgian champions Royal Antwerp announced the signing of Ejuke on a one-year deal. The club referred that an exemption from FIFA for players active in Russia allowed the deal to happen.

Sevilla On 17 June 2024, Ejuke signed for Spanish club Sevilla following the expiration of his contract at CSKA Moscow.

International career Ejuke debuted for the Nigeria national team in a friendly 1–1 tie with Tunisia on 13 October 2020. He came on as a substitute for Samuel Chukwueze, and the match ended in a 1–1 draw.

In December 2021, Ejuke was selected by coach Gernot Rohr to take part in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.

On 11 December 2025, Ejuke was called up to the Nigeria squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Career statistics Club

International

Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Ejuke goal. + List of international goals scored by Chidera Ejuke No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1Moulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat, Morocco 2–14–1 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours Nigeria Africa Cup of Nations third place: 2025

Individual Eredivisie Talent of the Month: September 2019