Afrigather Tremendous Eagles and new Crawley City defender, Benjamin Tanimu, has expressed his delight on the alternative to affix the Sky Wager League One aspect, Soccernet.ng studies.
The 22-year-old centre-back moved overseas from the Nigeria Skilled Soccer League simply over a yr in the past, ditching Bendel Insurance coverage for Tanzanian aspect, Ihefu Sports activities Membership.
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He’s now joined third-tier English aspect, Crawley City, and has set sights on the journey up with the Crimson Devils as they appear to realize promotion to the EFL Championships.
“I’m thrilled to be right here. Rising up in Nigeria, all of us watched the English Premier League, so coming to England is a large step for me. I’m very joyful to affix Crawley City. Coming to England is a good alternative for me to showcase my talents,” he continued. “I’m additionally right here to assist Crawley City attain the very best degree of English soccer. I used to be shocked to be coming to England. I had affords from a number of African nations, however after I heard about Crawley’s curiosity, I assumed, ‘Why not?’ So I jumped on the probability. I’m a participant who’s at all times able to be taught, and work arduous to enhance, and I really like profitable,” the previous Bendel Insurance coverage man mentioned in an interview posted on the membership’s social media web page.
The younger defender has three senior appearances for the Nigerian nationwide group below his belt, and will probably be hoping his transfer overseas will earn him extra minutes within the inexperienced and white colors of the Tremendous Eagles.
