Drew Uyi
Drew Uyi | |
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 Drew Uyi at the FIFA Football Awards 2023 ceremony. | |
| Born | Andrew Uyioghosa Ogbomoide November 30, 1976 |
| Nationality | British, Nigerian |
| Other names | Andrew Uyioghosa Ogbomoide |
| Alma mater | London Metropolitan University, University of the Arts London |
| Occupation(s) | football agent, brand strategist and entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2018 –present |
| Website | www |
Andrew Uyioghosa Ogbomoide also known as Drew Uyi, is a British football agent, brand strategist and entrepreneur.[1][2][3] He is a registered intermediary with the Football Association (FA) in the United Kingdom and currently accredited FIFA Players Agent.[4][5][6][7][8]
Education and career
[edit]Uyi attended his primary and junior high school education in Benin City, Nigeria before moving abroad for his secondary education in Switzerland and Germany. He thereafter proceeded to the London Metropolitan University where he studied and obtained a Degree in Sports and Events Management, later gained admission at the University of the Arts London where he obtained a Certificate in Marketing and Advertising.[9] In 2022, he was conferred a Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Leadership from Cornerstone Christian University, Atlanta, United States of America.[10]
Career
[edit]Uyi has been a registered agent with the Football Association (FA) since 2018 and a licensed FIFA players' agent as of October 2023.[11][12][13] He has worked with Emmanuel Dennis, Ahmed Musa, Wilfred Ndidi, Odion Ighalo, Shehu Abdullahi, Olarenwaju Kayode, and Moses Ebiye.[14][15][16][17] Uyi was involved in the brokered Olarenwaju Kayode's loan move from Shakhtar Donetsk to Turkish club Gaziantep.[18]
In 2022, he negotiated and brokered the sale of Emmanuel Dennis from Watford F.C. to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League for around for £20 million after negoitatation with West Ham United and several premier league clubs including Everton and Southampton deals collapsed due to the price tag.[19][20][21][22]
The Moses Ebiye transfer to Motherwell from Aalesund in March 2024 was brokered by Uyi.[23]
Outside football
[edit]Personal honours
[edit]Uyi was appointed Youth Ambassador of Edo State in 2023 by Governor Godwin Obaseki for Positive Influence and Exemplary Achievements in Sports.[24][25] He was nominated for GAB Awards UK 2018.[26]
References
[edit]- ^ "Drew Uyi, FIFA Football Agent Visits Bichi, DSS boss In Abuja". Sun News. 28 July 2021.
- ^ "UK-BASED FOOTBALL AGENT, DREW UYI HITS ONE MILLION FOLLOWERS ON INSTAGRAM". Guardian Nigeria. 22 April 2023.
- ^ "FIFA agent Drew Uyi urges endorsement for Eagles players ahead 2023 AFCON". thenationonlineng.net.
- ^ "FOOTBALL AGENT DREW UYI: WHY NIGERIAN PLAYERS ARE UNDER-VALUED". The Nationonline Nigeria.
- ^ "Uyi bags Man of Gold award from Nigerian students". Sporting Tribune. 13 October 2020.
- ^ "African football FA licensed football agent, Drew Uyi applauds Osimhen's Napoli image rights dealings". Sports247. 7 August 2020.
- ^ "FIFA agent, Drew Uyi attends football tourney final in Benin". vanguardngr.com.
- ^ "Edo Reps member applauds FIFA agent Uyi". punchng.com. 21 October 2023.
- ^ "Nigeria: I'm in Sports to Increase Market Value of African Athletes - - Drew Uyi". All Africa.
- ^ "Cornerstone Christian University Confers Doctorate Degree on Drew Uyi". dukeintmagazine.com. 12 November 2022. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
- ^ "FA LICENSED AGENT WANTS AFRICAN ATHLETES TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SPORTS BRANDING NOW". PM Express Nigeria. 8 May 2020.
- ^ "NFF hailed for FIFA Goal Project in Warri". Nigeria Soccernet.
- ^ "Drew Uyi bags FIFA license to represent clubs, players, coaches". vanguardngr.com.
- ^ "Watford's Dennis was frustrated not to join Arsenal or Manchester United – Agent Uyi". Goal.com.
- ^ "Transfer: Three EPL clubs battle to sign Emmanuel Dennis". Daily Post Nigeria. 27 July 2022.
- ^ "Football Agent, Drew Uyi Signs Osa Solomon". Independent Nigeria. 20 January 2021.
- ^ "Super Agent Drew Uyi: On Branding, Football and Entertainment". thewilldowntown.com. 28 November 2021.
- ^ "Changing the narrative of Nigerian and African players in football – Football Agent Drew Uyi". afronews.de. 13 August 2020.
- ^ "Emmanuel Dennis agent reveals Manchester United interest". Sportsmole UK. 10 December 2021.
- ^ "West Ham hold talks with Emmanuel Dennis agent ahead of proposed £20 million transfer". Hammers News. 26 July 2022.
- ^ "Nottingham Forest striker pursuit hits stumbling block amid £25m transfer demand". Nottingham Post. 26 July 2022.
- ^ "Everton make contact with agent of Emmanuel Dennis, turn noses up at £20m pricetag". Goddison News. 26 July 2022.
- ^ "Motherwell's new signing Moses Ebiye gets FIFA agent Drew Uyi's vote of confidence". guardian.ng. 11 March 2024.
- ^ "FIFA-licensed agent, Drew Uyi decorated as youth ambassador in Edo State". Guardian Nigeria. 21 December 2023.
- ^ "FIFA-Licensed Agent Drew Uyi Appointed Youth Ambassador in Edo State". Edo Voices.
- ^ "GAB Awards 2018 Finalist - Drew Uyi". trumpetmediagroup.com. 7 December 2018.