Ifeanyi Mathew completes switch to Swiss side FC Zurich

Ifeanyi Mathew completes switch to Swiss side FC Zurich

Ifeanyi Mathew has officially signed a two-year contract with FC Zurich, the former Swiss champions, after joining on a free transfer.Ifeanyi Mathew completes switch to Swiss side FC Zurich

The Nigerian joins FC Zurich from Norwegian side – Lillestrom Sk and he will remain with the club through the summer of 2025.

He spent over 6 seasons in Norway at LillestrΓΈm where he was part-time captain and now a promising addition for FC Zurich.

Ifeanyi Mathew, a tenacious defensive midfielder, will try to give FC Zurich’s midfield more toughness and strength as the team, led by Bo Henriksen, looks to avoid relegation just over a year after winning their 13th league title.

In the current standings of the ten-team league, FC Zurich is tied for last place with FC Winterthur in terms of points.

Mathew will endeavour to use his energy and knowledge from playing for NPFL teams Kano Pillars and El Kanemi Warriors as well as Lillestrm and Osmanlispor in Europe to support Zee City.

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The 26-year-old, who played for Nigeria’s Super Eagles Team B at one point, was also a Flying Eagles member in the past.

The former youth international for Nigeria, has already been introduced as FC Zurich’s newest addition to the Swiss Super League powerhouse.

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