BEDE OPARA: ANOTHER STERLING PERFORMANCE

Nigerian young star Nnaoma Bede Opara was solid at the back as Vilar de Perdizes recorded yet another victory on the road over the weekend against Constantine in the AF Vila Real District League in Portugal.

The 19years old enjoyed another 90mins of football, in succession, as Vilar de Perdizes who are 3rd on the table are determined to finish the season on a high note.

Constantine was humbled in front of their teeming home fans as Vilar de Perdizes proves too hard nut to crack, coasting home with comfortable 6:2 win.

In an exclusive chat with www.cmsportz.blogspot. com after the match a delighted Opara says
"I'm very happy once again to have played another 90mins back-to-back and helped my team to secure vital 3 points away from home"

"I think I really have a good season because since I came back (from international break and minor injury lay off) my team have started winning games again".

Bede Opara who was invited by coach Imama Amapakabo-led U23 team for the double-header match against Libya in April but unable to feature in either leg due to minor injury is relishing the prospect of joining the team when the camp open.

"Camp will soon open and I'm looking forward to another call up to the Dream Team"

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