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“Didn’t work out” – Agent explains why client won’t join QPR despite travelling to London

Augustine Chike Mbah has missed out on the opportunity to join Queens Park Rangers, after visiting the Championship side. The Nigerian is a product of Lagos-based Bilda Football Academy and his development there had caught QPR’s attention. Julien Stéphan’s side…

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 9:01 AM
“Didn’t work out” – Agent explains why client won’t join QPR despite travelling to London
Key Things to Know
  • Agent Abiola Dauda stated Augustine Chike Mbah did not join QPR because the club focused on signing defenders.
  • The 19-year-old Nigerian winger had traveled to London for a trial before QPR decided against a permanent deal.
  • Mbah completed a transfer from Bilda Football Academy to Serbian club OFK Beograd on September 11.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Agent Abiola Dauda explained that winger Augustine Chike Mbah missed out on joining Queens Park Rangers because the club prioritized different positions. The 19-year-old Nigerian traveled to London for a trial with the Championship side, but QPR ultimately chose not to sign him.

Following the unsuccessful trial, Mbah completed a transfer from Bilda Football Academy to Serbian club OFK Beograd on September 11. Dauda stated that QPR prioritized signing defenders instead, while writer Naveen Ullal notes that Julien Stéphan currently has only one recognized left winger in Koki Saito.

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