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Ukraine Premier League Side Signs Six Nigeria Superstar Academy Players
By Ogo Clarkson
Fc Rukh Lviv of Ukraine has signed six players from Nigeria Superstars Academy of Uyo.
The players who signed a four year contract with the Ukraine Premier League side include 19 year old Prince Chisom Chibueze, Ugochukwu Precious Chikatara (20), Richmond Chukwuemeka (19), Ekemini Effiong (18), Michael Obamina (18) and Innocent Udoh (19).
Proprietor of Superstars Academy, Victor Apugo who expressed delight, said the players were scouted by FC Rukh Lviv during the 2019 edition of the superstars annual scouting program in Uyo but have been unable to move due to Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.
“I am delighted with the massive move of this players to one club at a time”.
Superstars Academy boss said his academy has produced some good players outside the shores of Nigeria as he expressed confidence that these players will waste no time to make their mark there.
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While some of the players have been drafted to the under 19 team, Michael Obamina has already made his debut for the senior team.