Super Eagles midfielder Kelechi Nwakali has left Barnsley after falling out of favour at the English League One club.
The 28-year-old ended his Barnsley contract by mutual agreement and is set to continue his career with Cypriot side Omonoia 29M.
Quick facts
- Nwakali departed Barnsley by mutual consent.
- He is expected to join Omonoia 29M in Cyprus.
- Daniel Stendel did not include him in Barnsley’s first-team plans.
- Nwakali made 30 appearances for Barnsley, with 12 league starts in 2024/2025.
Barnsley had been looking to move the midfielder on since the summer 2025 transfer window, with Stendel leaving him outside the senior setup.
Nwakali’s agreement with the club was due to expire next summer, but he saw limited playing time under former head coach Conor Hourihane.
Across his Barnsley spell, Nwakali featured 30 times. Twelve of those appearances came as league starts during the 2024/2025 season.
