Field Level Media
08 Jan 2026, 23:35 GMT+10
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The Colorado Rapids acquired midfielder Hamzat Ojediran from RC Lens of France's Ligue 1 on Thursday.
The 22-year-old Nigerian international is signed through 2028-29 with club options for 2029-30 and 2030-31.
Ojediran will occupy an international roster slot for the Rapids, who open the season on Feb. 22 at Seattle.
'Hamzat is a brilliant addition to the squad,' Rapids coach Matt Wells said. 'He has the elite mentality, technical ability and physicality we need in order to compete at the highest level. He brings excellent experience of European football and his identity of breaking up play and stopping opposition counter-attacks will help us impose our dominant style.'
Ojediran spent two seasons with RC Lens in the French top flight, logging one goal in 17 appearances.
'We're excited to bring a player of Hamzat's caliber into our group,' Rapids president Padraig Smith said. 'He brings outstanding physical presence, defensive discipline and explosiveness to our midfield. He's an ideal fit for Matt's system and is motivated and hungry to continue his own development and contribute to our success.'
Ojediran spent two seasons with RC Lens in the French top flight, scoring one goal in 17 appearances.
Ojediran began his professional career in Albania and also spent time on loan in Hungary before joining RC Lens.
--Field Level Media
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