Ekong Happy With Okoye Move To Watford FC

Ekong Happy With Okoye Move To Watford FC Sampson Adedeji Nigeria's Super Eagles and Watford FC of England defender has expressed his happiness over the move of his compatriot, Maduka Okoye to Watford FC, BSNsports.com.ng can report. The newly-promoted club announced the capture of the Nigeria first-choice goalkeeper from the Dutch Eredivisie club Sparta Rotterdam on a 5-year deal. While speaking to the club media, Ekong was excited over the move and confirmed that he can't wait to have him join the Hornets. "I’m delighted to see Maduka sign for Watford,” the 28-year-old said. “I’ve been speaking to him for a while about the different options he’s had, and I knew the club were speaking to him, so it’s great that it’s over the line. “We’ve spoken about playing in England before, and I had mentioned Watford. He’s a very humble kid and he’s kept his cards close to his chest, but I did say if the chance came around he had to jump at it. “He’s been part of the Nigeria team for the last two years or so now, and over that time he’s made some fantastic steps. He moved to Holland from Germany and it’s been incredible to see him take on the responsibility that comes with being a No.1. “He’s a very reliable goalkeeper with a huge will to learn, and I think he’ll add a lot of strengths to the squad when he links up with us next year. “Among his main strengths is his size, and he is still very mobile and confident coming for balls in the box despite that,” added Troost-Ekong. “I think he’s got the size and strength to be successful in the Premier League. He’s good on his line, he’s strong and he’s got a good kick, so he’s got everything he needs. “He’ll be the first to say he’s still improving, but he’s very open to learning and he’s always looking out for advice, so I know he’s only going to improve going forward and I can’t wait to welcome him to London Colney," he said.