{"id":492,"date":"2026-08-25T08:07:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T07:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transfertribune.co.uk\/?p=492"},"modified":"2026-08-25T08:07:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T07:07:29","slug":"oluwatosin-demehin-joins-benfica-from-galatasaray","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transfertribune.co.uk\/?p=492","title":{"rendered":"Oluwatosin Demehin Joins Benfica from Galatasaray"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Nigerian international defender signs until 2029<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n


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SL Benfica have completed the signing of Nigerian international centre-back Oluwatosin \u201cTosin\u201d Demehin<\/strong> from Galatasaray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 24-year-old defender has signed a contract with the Portuguese club until 2029<\/strong>, adding international experience and defensive quality to Benfica\u2019s squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Demehin announced her departure from Galatasaray before completing the move to Portugal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A New Chapter in Portugal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Demehin now makes the move from Turkey to Portugal, joining one of the leading clubs in Portuguese women\u2019s football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Nigerian international will be hoping to continue her development at Benfica while competing for major domestic honours and on the European stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The long-term contract until 2029 also demonstrates Benfica\u2019s commitment to the defender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Growing Nigerian Connection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Demehin will not be the only Nigerian player at Benfica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She joins fellow Nigerians Janet Akekoromowei and Flourish Sabastine<\/strong>, creating an increasingly strong Nigerian presence within the Portuguese club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That familiarity could help Demehin settle quickly into her new surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there is another Nigerian international who appears to have played an important role in the transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Agent Ucheibe \ud83d\ude0e<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Demehin revealed that she spoke with Christy Ucheibe<\/strong> during a Nigeria national team training camp before deciding to join Benfica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Demehin, Ucheibe had plenty of positive things to say about the club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBefore coming here, I spoke with her (Ucheibe) during the National Team\u2019s training camp. She told me many nice things about the Club.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It seems Ucheibe may have done some unofficial recruiting for Benfica. \ud83d\ude0e\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddec<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Demehin: \u201cOne of the Best Clubs in the World\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The defender is clearly excited about the opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Demehin believes Benfica\u2019s reputation and environment can help her continue improving as a player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBenfica is the best club in Portugal and one of the best clubs in the world. That\u2019s why I know that, being here, I can improve my performance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her comments underline the ambition behind the move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 24, Demehin is entering an important stage of her career, and the move to Benfica gives her the opportunity to compete in a new league while continuing to develop at a high level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transfer Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Player:<\/strong> Oluwatosin \u201cTosin\u201d Demehin<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Age:<\/strong> 24<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Nationality:<\/strong> Nigeria \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddec<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Position:<\/strong> Centre-back<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Previous club:<\/strong> Galatasaray \ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddf7<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • New club:<\/strong> SL Benfica \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf9<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Contract:<\/strong> Until 2029<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • International:<\/strong> Nigeria \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddec<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Nickname:<\/strong> Tosin<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Status:<\/strong> Official<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    What Demehin Brings to Benfica<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Demehin arrives with experience of international football through the Super Falcons<\/strong> and a spell at Galatasaray behind her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Her move to Benfica should provide another opportunity to develop tactically and technically while competing in a different European football environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Benfica will hope her defensive qualities and international experience can strengthen their back line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Transfer Tribune Verdict<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This is a very interesting move for Demehin.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    At 24, she is still young enough to have plenty of room for development, but she already has international and European club experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The move also has an interesting human element, with Christy Ucheibe apparently helping convince her to make the move<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    With fellow Nigerians Janet Akekoromowei and Flourish Sabastine already at Benfica, Demehin should have a familiar connection waiting for her in Portugal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Now the challenge is to establish herself and take the next step in her career with one of Portugal\u2019s biggest clubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What do you think of this signing? Let us know in the comments and follow Transfer Tribune for the latest transfer news from around the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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