Transfer market activity continues across Europe, and French Ligue 1 club OGC Nice is reportedly making moves to bolster their defensive ranks. Emerging reports indicate the club has formally submitted an offer for Kojo Peprah Oppong, a 21-year-old Ghanaian central defender currently based in Sweden.
Oppong plies his trade for IFK Norrköping in Sweden`s top-flight, the Allsvenskan. This reported interest aligns with what appears to be a developing scouting focus for OGC Nice on the Scandinavian football landscape. Earlier this transfer period, Nice officially welcomed Swedish attacker Isak Jansson, suggesting a potential pattern in their recruitment strategy.
Oppong`s football journey began at the De Visser Academy in his native Ghana. He made the transition to European football in February 2022, joining IFK Norrköping. To gain valuable senior experience, the young defender undertook two loan spells with GIF Sundsvall, a club in the Superettan (Sweden`s second tier). During these stints, he accumulated a total of 42 appearances, developing his skills in a competitive environment.
Having returned to IFK Norrköping in December 2024, Oppong has reintegrated into the first-team squad. The Swedish league operates on a different calendar than most major European leagues, playing through the summer months. This means Oppong is currently actively involved in competitive fixtures, having already featured 13 times for Norrköping this season.
As is common with initial transfer offers, the specifics of the proposed fee for Oppong have not been publicly disclosed. While an offer has been made, it marks the beginning, rather than the end, of potential negotiations between the clubs.
A move to OGC Nice and Ligue 1 would represent a significant step forward in Kojo Peprah Oppong`s burgeoning career, offering a chance to test his abilities on a higher-profile European stage. The coming days will likely reveal whether Nice`s offer is sufficient to tempt IFK Norrköping and pave the way for the young Ghanaian defender to make the switch to the French Riviera.
