Done Deal : Kelechi Joins Portuguese Club Casa Pia Atletico Clube

Published: January 03, 2020

Versatile Nigerian defender Kelechi John has today completed a move to Casa Pia Atlético Clube, the Portuguese Liga Pro side have informed via social media.

The Nigeria U23 international has been inactive since the end of the 2018-2019 season after parting company with Rio Ave, whom he represented for three years.

He transferred to Rio Ave from Junior Elkanemi Academy, a Jos based grassroots club that produced the likes of Obi Mikel, Joseph Akpala and Chidozie Awaziem.

"I'm here to help the team stay in ligapro. I want to prove my worth to help the team, " said Kelechi, moments after signing the contract with Casa Pia Atlético Clube.

"I believe that from January we will climb the table and everything will be fine "

After 14 matches in the Segunda Liga, Kelechi's new employers are 17th in the 18-team table with eight points.

Their next game comes up against Sporting Covilhã on Sunday, January 5.

Igho Kingsley