Nigeria-born Ekhator Welcomes Balotelli To Genoa

Nigeria-born Ekhator Welcomes Balotelli To Genoa

Ibrahim Lateef

Jeff Ekhator, a Nigerian-born Italian striker has expressed his excitement to work alongside Mario Balotelli.

Ekhator made his Genoa debut in last night's defeat to Fiorentina.

On the arrival of senior striker Mario Balotelli, he said: "I'm very happy with his arrival. He can be an extra help for the team. As a child I always watched him, I can say he's my idol.

"He's a great striker, I can take inspiration from him and I'll try to improve by watching him."

On his debit, Ekhator also stated: "I was a bit scared at the beginning but thanks to the coach, the staff and my teammates I relaxed and played as I know how."