Nigerian defender Nduka Junior formally made his first look for Erbil FC on Thursday, approaching at half-time in a pleasant match that resulted in a goalless draw.
The sport marked the Tremendous Eagles B captain’s maiden outing since being offered to followers earlier within the week following the completion of his medical and official unveiling on the Iraqi membership. Nduka, who joined Erbil FC after a profitable spell with Nigeria Premier Soccer League champions Remo Stars, was launched after the break and delivered a composed show on the again, serving to his new facet preserve a clear sheet.
The 22-year-old is greatest remembered for captaining Remo Stars to their historic NPFL title within the 2024/25 season and in addition wore the armband for Nigeria’s home-based Tremendous Eagles on the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). His management qualities and consistency earned him respect on the home scene earlier than securing his transfer overseas.
At Erbil FC, expectations are excessive that his expertise and defensive solidity will strengthen the membership forward of the upcoming Iraqi Stars League marketing campaign. The membership’s technical staff expressed satisfaction along with his first outing, noting that he settled rapidly into the facet’s defensive unit regardless of solely becoming a member of the squad not too long ago.
For Nduka, the pleasant was a possibility to start adapting to a brand new setting and to indicate why he has been trusted with accountability at each membership and nationwide ranges. His efficiency, calm underneath strain and decisive in challenges, mirrored the qualities that made him a standout within the NPFL.
Whereas the match ended with out targets, it supplied Erbil followers with their first glimpse of the Nigerian defender, who might be anticipated to play a key position because the membership targets a sturdy season.
