Nigerian Striker Eze Eager To Impress At Turkish Club, Eyupspor

Nigerian youngster, Francis Okwuchukwu Eze, is raring to turn out well and be a great acquisition for Turkish second division side, Eyupspor, where he has penned a three-year contract, Completesports.com reports.

The 24-year-old joined Eyupspor from Turkish Super Lig side, Adana Demirspor, from where he played for Tuzlaspor on one season loan deal .

Eze says he is particularly motivated to make his mentor, Chibuzor Goodfaith Etuemena, proud with a great career at Eyupspor, revealing that the former Heartland FC chairman has immensely contributed to his footballing career.

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“I’ll will make you proud for your inspiration, motivation and all you have done for my career”, Eze told Etuemena after signing a new deal with Eyupspor.

The striker spent one and half seasons at TFF First League side, Balikesirspor before joining Tuzlaspor, both on loan stints.

Eze, a product of the annual Nze R.A Oforma Football Tournament in Ideato South LGA, Imo State, completed his switch to Eyupspor, after undergoing a successful medical, and his unveiling was witnessed by Etuemena at the club’s house.

Etuemena, who is the Chairman of Bashlyks Sports House And Events Centre, Owerri, urged Nigerians to expect steller performance from the forward in the coming Turkish football season

“He feels strong and motivated by the latest development in his career and would give his best to the club”, Etuemena said.

“It was an impressive ceremony in a magnificent club house and Eze radiated with smiles and exuded amazing confidence.

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He’s hoping to make a big statement with his performance in the coming season.”

In the concluded 2021/2022 season, Eze posted an impressive performance in the colours of Tuzlaspor, scoring eight (8) goals and provided some assists.

In 2018, Eze emerged as the Most Valuable Player, MVP, of the Nze Oforma Football Tournament. He signed for Orlu FC from where he was snapped by Heartland FC Feeders before he was promoted to the senior team of the once dreaded Naze Millionaires.