Odisha FC on Saturday confirmed the signing of 19-year-old Aphaoba Singh on a three-year deal from RoundgGlass Punjab FC.
A promising attacker, identified for his blistering pace and flexibility, Aphaoba, hailing from Manipur, received the I-League with the Punjab facet final season.
A product of Minerva Academy, Aphaoba additionally represented India within the AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers.
“With a strong focus on developing young talent, the club has consistently aimed to provide a platform to young prodigies who can go on to represent the first-team regularly in the future,” Odisha FC stated in a launch.
Aphaoba’s versatility will enable him for use in numerous tactical approaches. Whether it’s deploying him as an out-and-out winger, and even as a ahead, his adaptability will hopefully make him a useful asset to the squad.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com