Azubuike Okechukwu Seals One-Year Loan Deal With Basaksehir

Olympic Eagles Captain Azubuike Okechukwu signs a season loan with Basaksehir Wednesday

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Captain of Nigeria's Olympic Eagles Azubuike Okechukwu signed a season long loan with Istanbul Basaksehir on Wednesday in Instabul Turkey.

The talented midfielder who went on a six month loan from his Egypt club Caykur Rizespor has now moved to a top division side again in Turkey Basaksehir having had an impressive loan deal with Rizespor.

Okechukwu's Representative Daniel Abumere popularly known as Soccer Ambassador revealed to www.adantesports.com.ng today that the contractual aspects and signing of the deal was done this morning.

"Azubuike just signed a season loan deal with Istanbul Basaksehir today in Instabul Turkey. He is very happy with the deal because the club is one of the top rated clubs in Turkey. In fact Basaksehir placed 2nd on the league last season and will play UEFA Champions League playoffs this time

"They will be playing playoffs to qualify to the group stage of the Champions League", an elated Abu as he is fondly called told www.adantesports.com.ng.

Azubuike will be joining the team in Austria for training camp today (Thursday).

Famous Brazilian forward Robinho and former Arsenal star Gael Clichy are Azubuike's teammates in Basaksehir.