Benfica has contacted the Hungarian club Zalaegerszeg about their 19-year-old Nigerian central defender, Akpe Victory, who has been a notable performer for the fifth-placed team in the Hungarian league. While Benfica has not yet made a formal offer, the club is interested in the player. Further action by Benfica will face competition, as it is reported that clubs from Germany, Spain, France, Scotland, and Switzerland are also observing the player. The potential signing of Akpe Victory is expected to be a relatively low investment of approximately five million euros, as Benfica considers signing one or two central defenders to be a priority depending on summer departures and opportunities. Victory joined the Hungarian club in January 2026, has a contract that runs until June 2028, and his current Transfermarkt market value is €100k.