Nigerian Prodigy Holds First Training Session With Anderlecht

Nigerian Prodigy Holds First Training Session With Anderlecht

Alfred Kadiri

Anderlecht new Nigerian signing, Ishaq Abdulrazak on Thursday trained for the first time with his teammates, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The 20-year-old who was snapped up from from Swedish top-flight side IFK Norrkoping, having impressed at the PlatinumCars Arena.

Necessary paperwork, was the reason why the Nigerian was yet to train with the team, since the Belgium Jupiler Pro League announced his signing two weeks ago.

Ishaq Abdulrazak, didn't disappoint as he was full of action in the training session which was closely monitored by the club's coaching staff, as he had to compete with Michael Murillo. 

The Kaduna State-born player who can play as a wingback but can as well play in various positions in midfield, was handed a four-year contract that will keep him at the Lotto Park in Brussels until 2026.

Meanwhile, the club will have it's first tune-up game Saturday against Roda JC, which will be played behind closed doors at Neerpede.

The week after, RSC Anderlecht will travel to Horst in the Netherlands for a training camp from July 6 to 12. On the 9th of July, two matches will be played against the Danish side FC Nordsjaelland and on the 12th of July, the Mauves will take on Helmond Sport. 

Preparation for the new season will be concluded in style with a gala match against French side Olympique Lyonnais at the Lotto Park on the 16th of July.