Nigerian Central Defender Named To Major League Soccer Team Of The Week

Ike Opara has been recognized for his outstanding performance in the latest round of games played in the American top-flight, with Major League Soccer naming him in their Team of the Week.

Sporting Kansas City extended their unbeaten run with a 3-1 victory over Colorado Rapids at Children’s Mercy Park, and Opara was one of four Sporting KC players that featured in the Team of the Week.

The central defender made a team-high five tackles, two clearances and an interception.

In a 3-5-2 formation, Opara was picked in defense along with Mlinar Delamea (New England Revolution) and Bobby Boswell (DC United).

Born in North Carolina, United States, Opara has started every single game played by Sporting Kansas in the league in 2017.

Igho Kingsley

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