Player of Nigeria Descent Opens Goal Account With Cercle Brugge

Player of Nigeria Descent Opens Goal Account With Cercle Brugge

By Niyi Busari

Chelsea loanee, Ike Ugbo has opened his goal account with Belgium club, Cercle Brugge in their 3-2 away win over KV Mechelen, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Ike Ugbo a player of Nigerian descent's opener for his team, Cercle Brugge restored the necessary confidence to come from behind and defeated KV Mechelen 2-3 at the Agrosstadion Acter de Kazerne.

William Togui put the hosts ahead, eight minutes to the end of first half.

Ike Ugbo restored parity nine minutes after the restart off Kevin Hoggas assist before Dino Hotic increased the lead three minutes later.

Aster Vranckx's finish put Mechelen back into the game after his placed low shot beat Brugge goalkeeper.

Thibo Somers left it late as his 80th minute Goa was all Cercle needed to record their second consecutive wins. With the win, Circle Brugge are placed 4th on the log with a point behind Standard Liege, the only team that have recorded a win against Ike club.

The England born player took to his twitter to celebrate his first goal for the Belgium club.

An English professional footballer who is on loan from Chelsea, Ike Dominique Ugbo was born on 21st September 1998.