Emeka Obi finds new club following Wigan Athletic exit

Emeka Obi has signed for Fylde following his departure from Wigan Athletic earlier this month.

The 6’5″ defender joins The Coasters on a non-contract basis, the club has announced.

Emeka shot onto the footballing scene at the age of 15, when he made his first-team debut in the Checkatrade Trophy for Bury FC, before moving to Liverpool for a six-figure fee.

In November 2018, he joined Wigan Athletic and was a member of Wigan’s Under-18 squad that lifted the EFL Youth Alliance title, EFL Youth Alliance Cup, the Central League title and the Lancashire FA Youth Cup. The 19-year-old made nine first-team appearances for Latics.

Fylde boss Jim Bentley said: “Emeka is a very good young player who has already been exposed to first-team football at Bury and Wigan Athletic. He’s a big, strong, athletic centre half and somebody who has the potential to go a long way in the game.

“Nick Chadwick has worked with Emeka previously at Wigan and rates him very highly. He’s a good character which is extremely important to us. We are delighted to welcome him to the football club and are very much looking forward to working with him.”