Transfer update: Scottish Club Signs Former Nasarawa united Powerful Striker Komolafe

Scottish Championship membership Arbroath made their eighth signing of 2023 with the seize of ‘highly effective and fast’ Nigerian striker Paul Komolafe,

Komolafe, 22, has had spells in Austria and Uzbekistan since leaving Nigerian Premier League aspect Nassarawa United in 2020.

The 6ft 1 star netted 5 objectives in 22 video games for Uzbekistan Superliga aspect Qizilqum final season.

Komolafe had choices to remain in Uzbekistan after serving to Qizilqum to fifth place.

However the Lagos-born star was eager to maneuver to the UK after the Uzbekistan Superliga season resulted in December.

And he has grow to be signing quantity eight at Gayfield since January.

“It’s an ideal feeling to be right here,” Komolafe instructed Arbroath FC TV.

“The membership has nice individuals and an actual persona. It’s not been a simple journey to get right here however I’m glad I’ve signed.

“I’m a really fast participant – quick, aggressive and robust. With this sort of qualities, I really feel I can add one thing to the staff.”

Komolafe was recognized by Arbroath head of recruitment Barry Sellars and the membership’s administration staff on the flip of final 12 months.

However they lastly obtained the inexperienced mild to signal him earlier this week.

He might make his Arbroath bow in opposition to Raith Rovers this afternoon, alongside fellow debutant Lewis Banks.

Arbroath boss Dick Campbell is delighted along with his newest seize.

“Paul is somebody we’ve had our eye on for a couple of months now,” he instructed Courier Sport.

“Barry Sellars and Pink (Ian Campbell) have been engaged on it and we like what we see.

“He’s tall, highly effective and fast. After we obtained the inexperienced mild to signal him I wished it achieved.

“It’s not the simplest deal to do as a result of his final membership was in Uzbekistan.

“There’s a five-hour time distinction and we needed to wait on paperwork at their finish.

“We’ve now added three to our frontline since January. Sean Adarkwa and Toyosi Olasanya have are available in.

“There’s additionally an attacking risk in different areas.

“I’m delighted with the enterprise we’ve achieved this 12 months and we nonetheless have area for another mortgage participant, if required.”