Official: Oldham Athletic Sign Iwelumo, Obita

Official: Oldham Athletic Sign Iwelumo, Obita

Through a statement on the official website, League One outfit Oldham Athletic have announced the capture of Anglo - Nigerian midfielder Jordan Obita, who arrives Boundary Park on loan for the next one month.<br /><br />19- year -old Obita, an England youth - teamer, has been handed the number 15 jersey and is eligible to play against Everton in the fifth round of the FA Cup on February 16.<br /><br />Previously, Jordan Obita had loan spells with Portsmouth, Barnet and Gillingham.<br /><br />The Latics have also secured the signature of experienced Scotland internationalist Chris Iwelumo.The 34 - year -old striker is on loan at Oldham Athletic until the end of the season.<br /><br />"I am experienced and hopefully I can use that in a positive way as it is a young squad here.<br /><br />"The players showed recently they have the team spirit, endeavour, work rate and the right philosophy about how to play.<br /><br />"The gaffer (Paul Dickov) is a great character and leader. I am excited and looking to build on what is already here,'' Iwelumo, who becomes a free agent in the summer, told the official website.<br /><br />Photo Credit: Reading FC<br />
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