Barcelona's Ekpolo looking forward to the new season

Barcelona B defender Elohor Godswill Ekpolo was pleased to take part in a post - season friendly against Japanese club Avispa Fukuoka on Wednesday.

The Nigeria target, who also possesses a Spanish passport, struggled with injuries last term and he admitted as much after today’s game at Level 5 Stadium.

Elohor Godswill Ekpolo made the starting line - up and helped The Blaugrana keep a clean sheet against their Japanese opponents.

“Very happy to play with my team after a long injury. Thank you team and thank you God,” Ekpolo stated.

“Looking forward to start the season, with a big challenge but nothing is impossible. Avispa FC(Japan) 0-5 Barça B.”

The 20 - year - old did not feature in a single Segunda División game during the 2014 - 2015 campaign because he was not registered for the championship as a result of the ailment.

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