Paul Komolafe: Towering Nigerian striker joins Scottish club Arbroath

By Wale Mustapha

Nigerian striker Paul Komolafe became the eight signing for Scottish Championship side, Arbroath after putting pen to paper for a long term deal.

The 22 year old Komolafe joined from Superliga side Qizilqum where he netted five times in 22 matches after he  previously had spells in Austria since leaving Nigeria Premier Football League side Nassarawa United in 2020.

The strong and tall forward who depressed delight to have completed his dream move to the UK side where he believed would help his progress is looking forward to a new adventure with Arbroath.

“It’s a great feeling to be here,” Komolafe told Arbroath FC TV.

“The club has great people and a real personality. It’s not been an easy journey to get here but I’m glad I’ve signed. I’m a very quick player – fast, aggressive and strong. With this kind of qualities, I feel I can add something to the team.”

On becoming the club’s eighth signing this winter, Arbroath boss Dick Campbell spoke highly of Komolafe, adding that “Paul is someone we’ve had our eye on for a few months now.

“Barry Sellars and Pink (Ian Campbell) have been working on it and we like what we see, he’s tall, powerful and rapid. When we got the green light to sign him I wanted it done.

“It’s not the easiest deal to do because his last club was in Uzbekistan, there’s a five-hour time difference and we had to wait on paperwork at their end.

“We’ve now added three to our frontline since January. Sean Adarkwa and Toyosi Olasanya have come in, there’s also an attacking threat in other areas.

“I’m delighted with the business we’ve done this year and we still have space for one more loan player, if required,” he said.