John Ebuka Al Ittihad Alexandria Scout Report
John Ebuka
Quick Answer
John Okoye Ebuka won the Cypriot golden boot with 41 goals for Yenicami in 2016-17, before playing for ENPPI and Ceramica Cleopatra in Egyptian football. He joined Al Ittihad Alexandria on a 2-year deal in July 2025, reuniting with coach Ahmed Sami, who had previously managed him at Ceramica Cleopatra. His biggest strength is his past goal-scoring output and the tactical familiarity with his coach; the key question is whether he can reverse the drop in output from his Al Masry loan spell (1 goal in 12 games).
Player Info Card
| Full name | John Okoye Ebuka |
| Date of birth | 12 November 1996 |
| Age | 29 |
| Place of birth | Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigeria |
| Primary position | Centre-Forward |
| Shirt number | — |
| Current club | Al Ittihad Alexandria (July 2025 (2-year deal)) |
| Contract status | 2-year deal |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | FK Novi Pazar | Serbia |
| 2016-2019 | Yenicami | Cyprus — 2016-17: 41 goals, league top scorer |
| 2019-2020 | Hamitköy | Cyprus |
| 2020-2022 | ENPPI | Egyptian Premier League |
| 2022-2025 | Ceramica Cleopatra | Egyptian Premier League |
| Loan spell | Al Masry | Egyptian Premier League — 12 apps, 1 goal |
| 2025-present | Al Ittihad Alexandria | Egyptian Premier League |
After a brief spell at Serbia’s FK Novi Pazar, Ebuka moved to Cyprus’s Yenicami, where he was the league’s top scorer with 41 goals in 2016-17. Following a spell at Hamitköy, he moved into Egyptian football in 2020, playing for ENPPI and then Ceramica Cleopatra. During a loan spell at Al Masry he scored just 1 goal in 12 league appearances, a relatively quiet stretch. He joined Al Ittihad Alexandria on a 2-year deal in July 2025 because coach Ahmed Sami, who had managed him at Ceramica Cleopatra, took charge of the club — his fifth club in Egyptian football.
Playing Style & Assessment
Ebuka is a centre-forward who stands out for penalty-box positioning and clinical finishing, with proven goal instincts from his time in Cyprus. His prior tactical understanding with his coach could help him settle in faster at his new club.
Strengths
- Proven past goal output — His 41-goal season at Yenicami shows he has the finishing capacity to thrive in the right system.
- Tactical familiarity with his coach — His prior relationship with Ahmed Sami at Ceramica Cleopatra could speed up tactical integration.
- Multi-league experience — Time in Serbia, Cyprus and Egypt reflects an adaptability to different football cultures.
Development Areas
- Recent drop in output — 1 goal in 12 games during his Al Masry loan points to a real dip in form.
- Frequent club changes — Being his fifth club in Egyptian football raises a question about long-term stability at one side.
- Age and physical peak — At 29, he may largely be past the physical peak of his career.
Level Projection
Verdict: A striker with a proven track record in Cypriot football but currently searching for form; not a direct Süper Lig starter, but a development/rotation option with recovery potential in the right system.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig rotation (form must be monitored) |
| Primary role | Centre-Forward |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Proven past goal output |
| Key risk | Recent drop in output |
| Scout verdict | Should be tracked for another spell |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is John Ebuka? A Nigerian centre-forward who was a Cypriot league top scorer and joined Al Ittihad Alexandria in July 2025.
Why did John Ebuka join Al Ittihad? He reunited with coach Ahmed Sami, who had previously managed him at Ceramica Cleopatra.
Sources & Methodology
This report was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, the club’s official profile page, Wikipedia and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and the level projection are GegenSports editorial assessments.
- Wikipedia — John Okoye Ebuka
- Daily Post Nigeria — Transfer: Egyptian club Al Ittihad sign Nigerian forward
- The Nigerian Voice — Nigerian Forward John Ebuka Joins Egypt’s Al Ittihad
