Ballymena United's former defender Duncan Idehen has joined Worcester on a free transfer, leaving Farnborough after a short stint. Idehen's move adds a 24-year-old centre-back to Worcester's squad for the 2026-27 season.
What happened?
Idehen's move to Worcester follows a spell at Farnborough, where he arrived after departing St Ives Town. He had joined Farnborough on 1 July, also on a free transfer, but spent only six weeks with the National League South club before switching to Worcester. Idehen's time at Farnborough came after a short loan spell with Ballymena United during the second half of the 2024-25 season.
Why it matters for Ballymena United
Idehen's departure from Ballymena United marked the end of his loan spell with the club. He had joined Ballymena from Derry City on 3 February 2025 and returned to Derry at the end of that campaign. Idehen's time with Derry came after a short loan spell with Ballymena United during the second half of the 2024-25 season.
What comes next?
Ballymena United currently sits 1st in the Premiership, with 3 points from 1 game, and a recent form of W. They have a next fixture against Dungannon Swifts (away, 2026-12-19), who are 10th in the table. Ballymena United's goals this season stand at 3 scored, 0 conceded, with a goal difference of +3.
League standing
Ballymena United are currently 1st in the Premiership, with 3 points from 1 game, and a recent form of W. They have a next fixture against Dungannon Swifts (away, 2026-12-19), who are 10th in the table.
Transfer news
Idehen's move to Worcester adds a 24-year-old centre-back to the club's squad for the 2026-27 season. He had joined Farnborough on 1 July, also on a free transfer, but spent only six weeks with the National League South club before switching to Worcester.
Player profile
Idehen is a 24-year-old centre-back, who stands 1.87m tall and is left-footed. He has represented both England and Nigeria as his recorded nationalities, and his primary role is at centre-back. Idehen's time at Farnborough came after a short loan spell with Ballymena United during the second half of the 2024-25 season.
What's next for Ballymena United?
Ballymena United's next fixture is against Dungannon Swifts (away, 2026-12-19), who are 10th in the table. The club's goals this season stand at 3 scored, 0 conceded, with a goal difference of +3. Ballymena United currently sits 1st in the Premiership, with 3 points from 1 game, and a recent form of W.
