Victor Akaniyene Udoh [1] (born 18 October 2004) [2] is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a forward for Belgian Pro League club Royal Antwerp.
In March 2023, 18-year-old Udoh moved from Hypebuzz FC in Abuja to Royal Antwerp of the Belgian Pro League. [3] He signed his first professional contract there. [4]
Udoh was first called up for first-team training by manager Mark van Bommel in July 2023. [5] For the 2023 Belgian Super Cup on 23 July, he remained an unused substitute as his team won on penalties against Mechelen. [6] He made his debut in the Belgian Pro League on 21 January 2024, playing the final 12 minutes of a 4–1 home win over Charleroi. [7] Having made two substitute appearances in previous rounds, he was unused on 9 May as they lost the 2024 Belgian Cup final by a single goal to Union SG. [8]
Udoh grew up in Madalla in the Federal Capital Territory. He returns there to distribute food and drink. [4]
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