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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Ponferradina manager, Alberto Rivas has heaped plaudits on Kelechi Nwakali after the midfielder played a key role in the club\u2019s 2-1 win against UD Ibiza on Monday night.<\/p>\n

Nwakali, who was in action for the entire duration of the game, was all over the pitch.<\/p>\n

The Nigeria international completed eight long passes, had a 82.4% pass accuracy and delivered three key passes.<\/p>\n

Ponferradina also maintained their perfect start to the campaign after the victory against Cartegena on matchday one.<\/p>\n

\u201cNwakali is the best thing that has happened to Ponferadina in a very long time,\u201d Rivas said after the game.<\/p>\n

\u201cVision of the game, good coverage and exquisite touch on the ball.<\/p>\n

\u201cTop of the class.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nwakali joined Ponferradina on a free transfer after he was sacked by SD Huesca in March.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. Ponferradina manager, Alberto Rivas has heaped plaudits on Kelechi Nwakali after the midfielder played a key role in the club\u2019s 2-1 win against UD Ibiza on Monday night. Nwakali, who was in action for the entire duration of the game, was all over the pitch. 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