Ukranian Club Zorya Luhansk Confirm Signing Of Nigerian Defender

By Daniel Okukwu

Ukrainian club side, Zorya Luhansk FC,  has confirmed the signing of Plateau United defender Christopher Nwaeze .

Nwaeze joined the club for an undisclosed fee.

Zorya Luhansk announced the signing of the former U-20, U-23 defender on their official X handle.

 “Nigerian central defender Christopher Nwaeze became the next rookie of Luhansk Zorya in the winter of 2024,” the club stated.

“Christopher played exclusively for Nigerian clubs: Akwa United (14 matches), Kwara United (63 matches, 7 goals) and Plateau United (25 matches, 3 goals and 1 assist).

“It was for Plateau United that he played in the African Champions League and the Confederations Cup. At one time, he was called up to the U-20 and U-23 teams of Nigeria.

“We are happy to congratulate Christopher on his move to Zorya and wish him bright matches for the “black and whites,” the club added.