Exclusive: Opara Bede signs for C.F Armacenenses

Nigeria U-23 player Opara Nnaoma Bede has completed a move to C.F Armacenenses in the Portuguese Division 3 league.

The former Vilar de Perdisez defender signed the dotted line for the Armação de Pêra Silves outfit and was full of praise and confident going to the new season.

In an exclusive interview with www.cmsportz.blogspot.com the ex-starlet of Brighter Tomorrow Football club give gratitude to God and everybody that's connected to the success of the deal.

"I'm happy the deal see the light of day and I give thanks to God for everything because with Him nothing would have been achieved.

Also a special thanks to everyone who have contributed tirelessly in one way or the other to ensure the move became materialised.

I am happy to have signed for CF Armacenenses, it is a progressive step for me compare to my former club. I really want to face a new big challenge in my life and I hope to settle in quickly to kick the ball rolling with my new team mates.

A member of the Nigeria U17 team of 2015 at the formative stage, Opara turned out for top division side GD Chaves as a youth player before penning a two year deal ‎with non-league side Vilar de Perdizes last year. But after an impressive 2018/2019 season with the non league side, his stella performance has earned him another move and he described it as a right step in right direction.

"I am particularly keen to join CF Arme because they have a good coach who believes in young players and give them opportunity to exhibit their talents to excel which is what is essential for my career.

I appreciate all my fans for believing in me and I promise them that I will always give my best to make them happy"

Comments

Unknown said…

I wish you good luck brother.

August 12, 2019 at 11:05 AM

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