Super Eagles Player Pens Emotional Message to Club Supporters After Leaving Team Amid Controversy

Super Eagles Player Pens Emotional Message to Club Supporters After Leaving Team Amid Controversy

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:02 PM
  • Kelechi Nwakali has finally said his goodbyes to SD Huesca fans after the midfielder left the Spanish club in controversial circumstances
  • The Super Eagles star was sacked by the Spanish second division side after choosing to represent Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations against the club’s wish
  • Nwakali is said not to be in good term with SD Huesca coach Munoz which forced the club to terminate his contract

Kelechi Nwakali may have left SD Huesca in controversial circumstances, but the Nigerian midfielder is still attached to the club’s supporters.

The Super Eagles star had his contract terminated by the Spanish second division team after returning late from the Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria.

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Kelechi Nwakali in action for SD Huesca in a Spanish second division league game. Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce
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Nwakali has now taken to social media to say his farewell to SD Huesca supporters, whom he acknowledged had made him feel welcome at the Spanish club.

“I never really got a chance to say goodbye to the fans that supported me throughout my time at Huesca I wanted to say, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I appreciate all the love and support you all showed me.
“To the staff members & teammates who I shared some special memories with, I also want to thank you & wish you the best of luck in the future.”

Kelechi Nwakali, who is now a free agent, will seek to get a new club when the summer transfer window opens at the end of the season.

Nwakali alleges harsh treatment from Huesca

Meanwhile, Kelechi Nwakali might be clubless at the moment following SD Heusca’s decision to relieve him of his contract with the Spanish side.

According to Goal, Nwakali had hit out at the club for their cruel treatment of him before they ended his contract as he claimed that Huesca refused to pay his wages while his mother took ill.

The midfielder had revealed that Huesca had tried to prevent him from representing Nigeria at the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations after he was called up to play for Nigeria.

European giants sack Super Eagles midfielder

Earlier, Sports Brief reported SD Huesca has terminated the contract of Kelechi Nwakali in what will come as heartbreaking development for the player.

Kelechi Nwakali's contract with SD Huesca was initially expected to the expire at the end of ongoing season in Europe before the Spanish second division side made the decision on Tuesday, 5 March.

The club made the announcement with the photo of the Nigerian player posted on their official Twitter account.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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