Slovenian side NK Aluminij have secured the talents of Nigerian forward Wisdom Sule on a long-term loan from FK Koper, it has been confirmed. The loan comes after Sule impressed in limited appearances earlier this season, following his January arrival at Koper.
Sule, who joined Koper from Nigeria in January 2024, made an immediate impact. He scored on his debut for Aluminij in a 2–1 victory over his parent club on 16 February 2024. His performances five goals in 21 league outings caught the eye of both clubs and supporters alike.
Following his injury setback in August 2024, which ruled him out for several months after fracturing his leg, Sule has now returned to full fitness and is ready to continue his development with Aluminij. His loan is designed to provide consistent first-team football in the Slovenian top flight.
NK Aluminij’s director praised Sule’s "energy, scoring touch and resilience," emphasising the club’s belief in his potential to grow into a prolific forward. The arrangement serves Koper’s need to provide recovery and match time, while Aluminij benefit from his goal-scoring instincts.
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We regard this loan move as a strategic win win for everyone involved. For Koper, it presents a pathway for Sule to regain form and confidence in a less pressurised environment. For Aluminij, bringing in a player who has already proven his worth scoring on debut against Koper injects much-needed attacking boost.
Sule’s ability to score five times in just 21 league matches before injury highlights both his talent and readiness. Now fully recovered, he has the opportunity to build on that momentum at Aluminij, where he is likely to receive regular minutes. Consistent game time is essential at this stage of a young player’s journey.
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The move benefits Nikola Sule on a personal level. Adjusting to life in Slovenia and recovering from a serious injury would be more effective in a supportive, competitive setting. We believe this loan could prove pivotal in unlocking his long-term potential and pave the way for a return to Koper or even a move higher.
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This arrangement shines a light on how clubs can collaboratively nurture talent balancing recovery, opportunity, and growth. It seems a promising step for Sule, offering both and support to help him flourish on pitch.
Did You Know?
Sule joined FK Koper in January 2024, but only featured intermittently due to match fitness issues following registration processes.
His debut goal for NK Aluminij came moments after being [substituted](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/football-tactics-and-analysis/) on in that historic 2–1 win over Koper on 16 February 2024.
In his shortened stint before injury, he notched five times across 21 league matches.
Despite a fracture in August 2024 ruling him out for months, Sule was pictured in January 2025 edging closer to full fitness.
His debut goal for Aluminij marked the first [occasion](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/football-governance/) a Koper player scored against his own club in that fixture.