Former Rivers United striker Daniel Barnabas has accomplished a swap to Bugesera FC of Rwanda, leaving Nigerian top-flight aspect Plateau United for a brand new chapter in his profession.
The deal, confirmed on Monday, was struck for an undisclosed payment and marks Barnabas’ first enterprise into East African soccer.
Identified for his bodily presence, eye for objective, and skill to hyperlink up play, the ahead is predicted to convey much-needed firepower to the Rwandan Premier League outfit.
Barnabas, who beforehand turned out for Rivers United and Plateau United within the Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL), has constructed a popularity as a reliable attacker with expertise in each home league campaigns and continental competitions.
Bugesera FC, who’ve been pushing to strengthen their squad within the ongoing season, see Barnabas as a marquee signing able to lifting their assault and injecting Nigerian aptitude into their frontline.
For Barnabas, the transfer represents each a recent problem and a chance to showcase his expertise past Nigerian borders. It additionally highlights the rising pattern of NPFL gamers exploring profession alternatives throughout Africa, notably in Rwanda, Tanzania, and South Africa.
With the Rwandan league already underway, Barnabas might be seeking to hit the bottom working and rapidly win over the Bugesera trustworthy. His arrival has already generated buzz amongst followers, who’re desirous to see how the Nigerian striker adapts to his new soccer residence.
