Nwaebili signs for Al Merriekh

Enyimba star defender Valentine Nwaebili has signed a three-year contract with ambitious Sudanese champions Al Merriekh.

It was learnt that the Enyimba left back will now be an Al Merriekh player till 2014 in a deal worth over $150,000.

Earlier media reports had suggested the power-shooting defender was on his way to local rivals Al Hilal, who he scored against both home and away in this year’s CAF Champions League.

Both Enyimba and Al Merriekh have agreed on terms for the one-time Eagles defender.

Enyimba chairman Felix Anyansi-Agwu confirmed the transfer, which was concluded on Wednesday.

“Yes, we have finalised talks with Al Merriekh on the transfer of Valentine to the Sudanese side,” Anyansi told MTNFootball.com

Nwaebili packs a powerful shot in his left boot. He also loves to venture forward while also not neglecting his primary role of stopping goals back in the defence.

However, he must work on his attitude to training.  

Nigerian strikers Kelechi Osunwa and Stephen Worgu are already at the Sudanese Champions, who will feature in next year’s CAF Champions League.