Nnamdi Ofoborh has returned to professional football almost three years after his last appearance.
Ofoborh, 24, was signed on a pre-contract by then Rangers boss Steven Gerrard in February 2021 and handed a four-year-contract.
However, the midfielder was diagnosed with a serious heart problem shortly after penning the deal.
That resulted in him being sidelined for the best part of two seasons, and failing to make a first team appearance, before eventually being released from the club last summer.
Ofoborh had been without a team during the seven months since, until Swindon Town allowed him into train earlier this month.
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The Nigerian youth internationalist impressed boss Gavin Gunning throughout his trial and was rewarded with a permanent contract ahead of their English League Two clash against Notts County on Friday.
Swindon went on to win the match 2-1, and Ofoborh played the final five minutes as a substitute - marking a long-awaited wait for a competitive outing.
Speaking to club media after penning the deal, he said: "I am blessed and am happy to be here.
"It's been a long time coming and I am looking forward to getting started. I am just thankful to god that I have got this opportunity and hopeful I can make it count."
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