Arsenal Loanee Nwakali Bags Assist As MVV Thrash Eindhoven

In preparation for the playoff semifinal against SC Cambuur, MVV Maastricht thrashed FC Eindhoven 4-0 in a friendly game staged at Stadion de Geusselt on Friday.

Kelechi Nwakali, who has been struggling with a groin complaint in recent weeks, came off the bench for MVV at the start of the second half.

Dyon Gijzen made it 3-0 in the 58th minute after receiving an assist from the Nigeria U20 international.

The Arsenal loanee has played 29 league matches in total, scoring two goals against De Graafschap and FC Den Bosch.

MVV will tackle SC Cambuur on May 18 and May 21 in the semifinals of the playoffs.

Igho Kingsley