Joshua Akpudje links up with up with Tajikistan Premier League side Istaqlol Dushanbe

Tajikistan’s Higher League side, FC Istiklol Dushanbe has announced the signing of Nigeria’s Joshua Akpudje ahead of the new season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

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The former Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries player moved on a free transfer from Finland’s Ilves to sign for a year contract with the club.

After an impressive stint with Ilves, Akpudje chose the reigning Tajikistan champions, who recently won the domestic cup.

He has previously played in Latvia, Lithuania, Czech Republic, and Georgia.

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