The former Nigeria U20 striker was a part of the Sporting Lagos team relegated from the NPFL last season.
Swiss club Neuchâtel Xamax have secured the signing of former Flying Eagles and Sporting Lagos striker Paschal Onyekachi Durugbor, commonly known as Paschal.
The 24-year-old, who can play up front or on the attacking wings, has joined the club after impressing during a successful two-week trial period.
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Nigerian star leaves Sporting for Europe
Paschal, who has previously had spells in Sweden, Tunisia and Libya, wasted no time in making an impact, scoring the opening goal in Neuchatel Xamax's 4-0 friendly win over FC Sion on Wednesday.
The versatile forward, who was a member of the Nigeria U20 national team in 2019, has now officially put pen to paper on a deal with the Swiss side.
![Paschal Durugbor in action for Sporting Lagos against Sunshine Stars last season in the NPFL.](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/14072024/4d4f7620-44a7-4d0e-bf44-ad3e300c4848.jpg?operations=fit(480:))
Speaking on the signing, a delighted Neuchatel Xamax expressed their delight at welcoming Paschal to La Maladière.
'The club is delighted with his arrival and welcomes him to La Maladière after he completed a successful two-week trial at the club,' the statement read.
![Paschal Onyekachi Durugbor in the colours of Neuchâtel Xamax.](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/14072024/0446d633-31f3-4542-8c2c-c5dbbc76c81a.jpg?operations=fit(480:))
However, the length of the contract and financial details of the deal were not disclosed by the club.
Paschal's move to Switzerland marks his first experience in Europe since his spell with Swedish club Växjö BK in 2018.
![Paschal proved to be one of Sporting Lagos best players last season but it was not enough to save the club.](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/14072024/04c811ac-ea1d-4d82-a1b4-c4e88f5a166a.jpg?operations=fit(480:))
The Nigerian striker then spent time in Tunisia and Libya before returning to his homeland and the NPFL in October 2023.
With his pace, versatility and eye for goal, Paschal will be hoping to make a significant impact in the Swiss Second Division and help Neuchatel Xamax earn promotion to the Super League.
Fans of the club will be eagerly anticipating his debut and will be hoping the Nigerian can hit the ground running in his new surroundings.
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