MFM FC of Lagos has confirmed
that defender, Austin Opara has left the club to join Nigeria Professional
Football League (NPFL) champion, Enyimba FC of Aba.
Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com
had at the weekend reported that the highly rated defender, together with
Chijoke Akuneto and Julius Emiloju were close to leaving Olukoya Boys with top
clubs waiting on the wings to secure their services following the expiration of
their contracts at the end of last season.
Opara joins other new
signings including Victor Mbaoma and Samson Obi as the People’s Elephant will
be hoping for a fine outing in the 2019/20 CAF Champions League campaign.
While confirming the deal,
MFM FC Director, Barr Davidson Adejuwon, said it was a hard decision to let the
experienced centre-back leave the club.
In his farewell message
posted on the club’s official Twitter handle, Adejumo said the deal was
accepted in order to support Enyimba’s quest for Champions League glory which
begins with a two-legged first-round tie against Burkinabe side Rahimo.
“Letting go one of our best in the person of
Opara Austin was a hard and emotional decision for all us at MFM FC.
“But we are doing this to
support Enyimba who will be representing the Nation at the next CAF Champion
League. We wish Opara and Enyimba FC best of football career,” Adejumo said.
While confirming the deal, Enyimba
FC twitted, “IT'S OFFICIAL! We have completed the signing of Austin Opara, a
centreback. #WelcomeAustinOpara. ”
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