Regina Ibiang Otu (born 5 August 1996) is a Nigerian women's football midfielder who plays for the Turkish Super League club Fenerbahçe and Nigeria women's national football team.
Personal life
Regina Ibiang Otu was born at Ugep in Cross River State, southern Nigeria on 5 August 1996.[1][2]
Club career
Otu is 1.69 m (5 ft 6+1⁄2 in) tall, and plays in the defensive midfielder position.[3][4][5][6]
Edo Queens & Rivers Angels
In her country, Otu was a memer of Edo Queens between 2018 and 2020.[6][7] In January 2020, she transferred to Rivers Angels in Port Harcourt.[3][6]
Minsk
In April 2021, Otu moved to Belarus, and joined Minsk on a two-year deal.[3][6] She played ] in the Belarusian Premier League.[8] She appeared in two matches at the 2021–22 UEFA Women's Champions League qualifying rounds.[9] She terminated her two-year contract mutually with the Belarusian club after the 2022–23 UEFA Women's Champions League qualifying rounds matches.[6]
Saint-Étienne
In September 2022, she went to France, and joined Saint-Étienne[3] She contributed to the promotion of her club to the French Première Ligue. Her contract was extended in June 2023 for one more season.[6] She so played in the 2023–24 Division 1 Féminine season.[4][5][10] She capped in 19 matches of the Seconde Ligue, and scored one goal in 20 matches played in the Première Ligue.[1][11]
Fenerbahçe
In the beginning of August 2024, Otu moved to Turkey, and signed a two-year deal with the Istanbul-based club Fenerbahçe to play in the Super League.[4][11]
International career
Otu was admitted to the Nigeria national team, and debuted in the match against Botswana on 7 July 2022.[1] She appeared in April 2023 in a friendly game.[11] She was left out to the national team at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.[6] She capped five times in the national team as of August 2024.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Regina Otu". Football Database. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
- ^ "Regina Ibiang Otu" (in Turkish). Türkiye Futbol Federasyonu. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
- ^ a b c d "6 Regina Otu" (in Turkish). Soccer Donna. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
- ^ a b c "Ailemize Hoş Geldin Regina Ibiang Otu" (in Turkish). Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü. 3 August 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
- ^ a b "Regina Otu's Heroic Performance Propels Saint Etiennes To Victory Despite Injury Setback". Super Falcons Shoew. 24 March 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g "'Can't Wait To Get Started'; Regina Otu Happy To Extend Contract With Saint-Etienne Until 2024". Super Falcons Show. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ "Regina Otu 2018/2019". SoccerZZ. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
- ^ "Regina Ibiang Otu" (in Turkish). Sahadan. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
- ^ "18.Regina Otu 2021". Playmaker Stats. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
- ^ "Regina Otu Cherishes 'Special' Moment As St. Ettienne Wins French D2 Championship Title". Super Falcons Show. 3 June 2023. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
- ^ a b c Ejim, Kaycee Bethel (4 August 2024). "Official: Regina Otu joins Fenerbache SK". Eagles Reacker. Retrieved 2 February 2025.