Confirmed : Super Eagles striker joins Slovenian champions

Via an announcement on their official web site, Slovenian PrvaLiga champions NK Maribor have introduced the signing of one-cap Nigeria worldwide Ishaq Kayode Rafiu.

Ishaq, who’s thought to be one of the thrilling prospects within the Nigerian Skilled Soccer League, has ended his affiliation with Rivers United by agreeing a three-year contract with NK Maribor.

The 2001-born winger was handed his Tremendous Eagles debut by supervisor Jose Peseiro because the nationwide group narrowly misplaced 2-1 to Mexico in a world pleasant on Might 29, 2022.

He was a key member of the Rivers United squad within the not too long ago concluded season, scoring fourteen objectives to assist them win the NPFL title advert it has been prompt that he would have scored extra if not for his commitments with the nationwide group.

Commenting on his switch to NK Maribor, Rafiu mentioned : “I’m very completely happy that we agreed and that I signed the contract.

“After enjoying within the prime tier of the competitors in Nigeria and after successful the championship, I had fairly a couple of gives from golf equipment from Europe, I made a decision to maneuver to Maribor, as a result of I consider that the perfect Slovenian membership is at the moment essentially the most appropriate alternative for me as the following step on the event path.

“As a a number of nationwide champion and a long-term participant in European competitions, Maribor makes it doable for a soccer participant to do what he desires.

“I’m wanting ahead to a brand new problem in my profession, I wish to contribute my share on the sphere and I can not wait to fulfill my teammates, the skilled employees and be a part of the coaching periods.

“I bought a whole lot of details about the membership, additionally heard concerning the nice help of the followers. I consider that collectively we’ll deliver them many causes for satisfaction, with new victories and successful trophies.”

NK Maribor revealed that they’re nonetheless ready for Ishaq’s arrival to finish the paperwork for his switch from Rivers United