Nigerian club side, Atlantic Business FC, have announced that an agreement has been reached with Mexican top-flight club Querétaro FC for the transfer of exciting star forward Paul Oladimeji Kilani, www.aclsports.com reports.
The 20-year old joins QFC on a one-year loan deal with an option to buy, which is even more proof of ABFC’s long-term player development and international exposure strategy. The financial details of Kilani’s transfer to QFC remain undisclosed, but the deal is completed as the player has completed a medical upon arrival in Mexico.
The big move serves as a breakthrough moment in a story of persistence and consistency following previous failed attempts, including trials in Latvia and appearances at the Viareggio Cup. The player himself expressed his gratitude.
“I want to say a big thank you to ABFC for everything they’ve done. The support, the love, the motivation, the way they push me to reach my limits. I want to say thank you to the coaches, the staff and everyone that has helped me so far, I will make them all proud” Dimeji said.
ABFC President, Henry Obinna, also shared his delight on the completion of the move, “He’s a great football talent but also a good young lad, I’m sure he will represent us well and grab this opportunity to play top flight football in a reputable league like the Liga MX with a tested and trusted pipeline to the highest levels of football, I am very happy about it.”
Kilani leaves Nigerian football with a reputation as one of the deadliest young strikers, especially in the TCC, having scored 21 goals in 38 appearances in the past season with ABFC.
He joins QFC, who are looking to shake off a poor start to the Liga MX season with one draw and two losses in their first three games, and only one goal scored, with hopes of breathing new life into the attack.
Querétaro FC’s reputation as a traditional Mexican top-flight team offers Kilani the chance to strut his stuff on the big stage with high-level football, following in the footsteps of world football superstars like Ronaldinho and Antonio Valencia, who have previously played for the club.
