Nigeria U20 Skipper Nwakali Makes Professional Debut For MVV Wearing Number Ten Jersey
Published: September 16, 2016
Flying Eagles skipper Kelechi Nwakali made his competitive debut for Dutch club MVV
Maastricht in their 1-0 victory over Ajax Amsterdam II in the Eerste
Divisie on Friday night.
The attacking midfielder started the game staged at the De Geusselt on the bench before his introduction by manager Ron Elsen in the second minute of stoppage time, replacing Thomas Verheijdt in the process.
Joeri Schroijen netted the game-winner for the home team with five minutes remaining.
Premier League club Arsenal confirmed today via their official webpage that Nwakali will spend the remainder of the season on loan at MVV Maastricht.
The 18-year-old has been handed the number ten jersey at MVV
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
The attacking midfielder started the game staged at the De Geusselt on the bench before his introduction by manager Ron Elsen in the second minute of stoppage time, replacing Thomas Verheijdt in the process.
Joeri Schroijen netted the game-winner for the home team with five minutes remaining.
Premier League club Arsenal confirmed today via their official webpage that Nwakali will spend the remainder of the season on loan at MVV Maastricht.
The 18-year-old has been handed the number ten jersey at MVV
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
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