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Ubong Richard seals 5-year deal with J-League Champion, Vissel Kobe

Iganmu FC product, Richard Ubong has joined reigning J-League champions Vissel Kobe on a 5 years contract

Ubong Richard seals 5-year deal with J-League Champion, Vissel Kobe

By Akeem Busari

Iganmu FC product, Richard Ubong has joined reigning J-League champions Vissel Kobe on a 5 years contract after his developmental elite football programmes at Fukuchiyama Seibi High School in Japan.

In an official statement released by Iganmu FC, tall, lanky and highly rated young goalkeeper finally made the cut for top professional football after 3 years of arduous and rewarding football training.

"Iganmu Tiger FC would like to thank our partners Fukuchiyama Seibi high School for the opportunity."

"We are equally grateful to the Creative Championship (TCC) that created the platform that serves as nurturing process for football career development.

"As well as, our Japanese partners for there unwavering support. And not forgetting everyone that has contributed in one way or the other to this success.