National Women's Soccer League side San Diego Wave FC have signed Nigeria international Chiamaka Okwuchukwu from Nigerian Women's Premier League club Rivers Angels FC on a one-year contract.

The signing of Chiamaka expresses a developing trend into which NWSL clubs are amply falling: eyeing international markets for promising talents. The league, while represented by some globally acknowledged stars, is working on the balance between marquee players and young talents who can grow and excel.

Her signing is the latest example of our intention to add promising young players to the roster. With her skillset, we believe Chiamaka will complement our current attacking players very well and be a key contributor to the team.