Kazakhstan Club Side sign Super Eagles defender

Kazakhstan Club Side sign Super Eagles defender.

By Adejuyigbe Olorunfemi

Kazakhstan Premier League club Tobol have announced the signing of Nigerian international Stephen Eze on a permanent deal.

Ahead of the league season which will kick-off in March, Tobol choose to strengthen their defence with the signing of the former lobi star and sunshine star defender.

The 25-year-old after spending three years with the Bulgarian top-flight side Lokomotiv Plovdiv, left as a free agent after he wasn't granted the grace of a new contract.

Stephen Eze joined Plovdiv from Kano Pillars in January 2018, signing a two-year contract with the club and he made 57 league appearances for the club scoring three goals for them.

During his time in Bulgaria, he won a Cup title and claimed a runners-up medal in the Super Cup.

After his unveiling at his new club, Eze couldn't but just Express how grateful he was for the time spent at Lokomotiv Plovdiv even as they were the first European club he played for, by writing to them a farewell message.

"As I begin the journey of the next phase in my football career, it’s time to say thank you to everyone at Lokomotiv Plovdiv FC; the management, the players, the physiotherapists, the coaching team, the backroom staff and everyone who has made my time at the club memorable," Eze wrote on Instagram. 

"You have helped me grow as a footballer and I will always be grateful for that. To our fans, where do I begin to thank you for your tremendous support. From the time I arrived in Plovdiv, you have made me feel more than welcome, cheered for me, encouraged me, stood by me in my good days and even on the not-so-good ones, and always given me the strength and encouragement to do my best on the pitch.

"You are the best fans in the world, and I will never forget your kindness and will be forever grateful for your love and support! It’s Adios for now, but Plovdiv will always stay in my heart."