Chidera Ejuke (born 2 January 1998) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Spanish club Sevilla and the Nigeria national team.
In March 2017, Ejuke signed a three-year contract with Eliteserien side VÃÂ¥lerenga. In July 2019, he moved to the Netherlands to play for SC Heerenveen, ignoring interest from clubs as Besiktas JK and Lazio.
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 3âÂÂ1 derby win over Spartak Moscow.
On 3 July 2022, Ejuke suspended his contract with CSKA Moscow for the 2022âÂÂ23 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 2022âÂÂ23 season, He came on in the 56th minute of Hertha Berlins 3âÂÂ1 loss to Union Berlin for his debut on 6 August 2022.
On 5 July 2023, Ejuke suspended his contract with CSKA for the 2023âÂÂ24 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.
On 17 June 2024, Ejuke signed for Spanish club Sevilla following the expiration of his contract at CSKA Moscow.
Ejuke debuted for the Nigeria national team in a friendly 1âÂÂ1 tie with Tunisia on 13 October 2020. He came on as a substitute for Samuel Chukwueze, and the match ended in a 1âÂÂ1 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.
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