Nigerian sensation Origbaajo hits hattrick for Japanese side

August 11, 2020

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FUKUSHIMA, JAPAN - JUNE 27: Origbaajo Ismaila of Fukushima United celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the J.League Meiji Yasuda J3 match between Iwate Grulla Morioka and Blaublitz Akita at Toho Stadium on June 27, 2020 in Fukushima, Japan. (Photo by J.LEAGUE/J.LEAGUE via Getty Images)

By Akeem Busari

Nigerian born attacking sensation Ismaila Origbaajo continued his rich vein of form when he notched up a hat trick for his Japanese team, Fukushima United in the 4-1 win over Kamatamare Sanuki last Sunday.

The victory for Fukushima United came on the background of its second consecutive draws in penultimate matches. The win against Kamatamare Sanuki took the team to 14th position with two wins, three draws and four defeats.

Sunday’s scoring spree by Origbaajo takes his tally to six goals in nine matches. Media reports in Japan indicated strong interests in the highly rated Lagos born, skillful and strong striker by top teams in Japanese football.

August 11, 2020

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