Rio Ave Defender, Kelechi John Shines in team 5-0 win, Celebrates Birthday with Team-mates

By Ferdinand Mbum Portuguese-based Nigerian defender Kelechi John has exclusively told the www.bsnsports.com.ng he could celebrate his 20th birthday with team-mates today at his Portuguese Primera Liga Club Rio Ave. The former Plateau United defender has been a mainstay in Rio Ave squad particularly in the Liga Revelacao in Portugal. He has had 90 minute stints against CD Feirence, Estoril, Belerenses and most recently in the 5-0 annihilation of Maltimo. "I am very happy I am 20 today and that makes me a year older" the Player said. " I might celebrate with my team-mates here at the Club house" he added. Kelechi had only recently said he had offers from two unnamed French clubs during the summer transfer window in Europe but told his agent he wanted to remain in Portugal to aid his development.