Former Heartland FC of Owerri forward, Christian Pyagbara, is set to make a return to Nigerian football as he completes a transfer to Shooting Stars ahead of the upcoming 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.
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Pyagbara’s move to the Oluyole Warriors comes on the heels of a successful trial with the club.
The talented forward, who previously plied his trade with Akwa United, earned his place in Gbenga Ogunbote’s squad after impressing during the team’s intensive training camp in Ijebu-Ode.
Pyagbara’s arrival adds depth and experience to the Shooting Stars roster, injecting fresh talent into the squad as they prepare for the new NPFL campaign.
Christian Pyagbara had been without a club since his departure from Latvia’s JFK Ventspils in 2020. The 2023/24 season marks his return to the NPFL, having last featured in the league with Heartland FC in 2019.
The forward’s football journey began with the defunct Sharks of Port Harcourt, now known as Rivers United, where he honed his skills and began making a name for himself in Nigerian football circles.
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As Christian Pyagbara dons the Shooting Stars jersey, fans eagerly await his contributions on the pitch. His experience and goal-scoring prowess could prove invaluable to the team’s ambitions in the upcoming NPFL season.
This signing underscores Shooting Stars’ commitment to strengthening their squad and competing at a high level in Nigerian football.
