Delhi Dynamos signs striker Kalu Uche

This will be Uche’s second stint in the ISL after previously plying his trade with FC Pune City in 2015, where he scored four times in 11 appearances.

Published : Sep 07, 2017 18:00 IST , New Delhi

Kalu (left) began his career with Nigerian side Enyimba International before moving to Wisla Krakow in Poland.
Kalu (left) began his career with Nigerian side Enyimba International before moving to Wisla Krakow in Poland.
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Kalu (left) began his career with Nigerian side Enyimba International before moving to Wisla Krakow in Poland.

Delhi Dynamos has roped in Nigerian forward Kalu Uche as its fourth foreign signing for the upcoming edition of the Indian Super League. This will be Uche’s second stint in the tournament after having represented FC Pune City in 2015 when he scored four goals in 11 matches.

The former Super Eagles forward last represented Spanish second division side UD Almeria. According to Dynamos Director Rohan Sharma, the 34-year old’s presence adds further steel and experience to the frontline of the Lions.

The striker has previously represented the likes of Levante, Espanyol in Spanish La Liga and Bordeaux in the French Ligue 1. He has also scored five goals for Nigeria in 36 appearances, including two in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Kalu began his career with Nigerian side Enyimba International before moving to Wisla Krakow in Poland, where he won the top division title thrice and the Polish Cup on two occasions. Kalu then went on to represent Almeria for 6 seasons, helping the side achieve promotion to the Spanish top division.

The veteran forward has also had short spells in Turkey with Kasimpasa and in Qatar with El Jaish and Al Rayyan.

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