English-born Ugandan winger joins Scottish giants

English-born Ugandan left-back has joined Scottish Premier League side Hibernian FC, the club has confirmed.

Hibernian revealed that the player arrived in Scotland this week for medicals, passed it and was immediately signed.

Obita, 29, has signed a two-year contract that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2024/25 season.

“We are delighted to confirm the signing of Jordan Obita,” Hibernian announced their newest acquisition.

“The 29-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the Club, having left Wycombe Wanderers this summer. Hibernian FC holds an option to extend his contract by a further season,” the club added.

Obita joins Hibernian from English League One side Wycombe Wanderers, where he has been since 2021.

He has previously played for Reading, Barnet, Gillingham, Portsmouth, Oldham Athletic and Oxford United, all in England.

Obita was born in England to Ugandan parents but chose to play for the latter. He has played for the English under-18, under-19 and under-20.