Celtic cult hero finds new club as he arrives LATE for debut
Last season, he played for Workington AFC in England's seventh tier.
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Yesterday, Ambrose linked up with Glasgow United, who took on Ardeer Thistle.
Efe Ambrose puts pen to paper and signs on for season ahead ....✍️⚫️⚪️🔴 pic.twitter.com/oz5GQpUkFP — Glasgow United Football Club (@glasgowutdfc) July 27, 2025
In a rather bizarre turn of events, Glasgow were forced to begin the game with 10 men. Then, 12 minutes into proceedings, Ambrose turned up and debuted for his new club.
12' Not much to report other than Glasgow United starting the match with 10 men. Efe Ambrose has now turned up and takes his place in their back line.
ARD 0-0 GU — Ardeer Thistle FC (@ArdeerThistleFC) July 26, 2025
In the end, the Nigerian and co lost by three goals to one as Kyro Crawford's hat-trick proved crucial for Ardeer.
Ambrose has 51 caps for Nigeria, with his last coming nine years ago.
He played 169 times during a five-year spell at Celtic, across which he won four Scottish Premiership titles, one Scottish Cup and a League Cup.
Now 36 years of age, he featured in the Parkhead club's famous 2-1 victory over Barcelona in the Champions League back in 2012.
It remains to be seen when, if ever, Ambrose will hang up his boots.
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