Striker welcomes U's chance
25 Jul 2008 - 13:29:14
New signing Akanni-Sunday Wasiu is relishing the chance to impress at Colchester United next season.
The 24-year-old Nigerian striker has signed a one-year deal with the U's after impressing while on trial, having spent last season with non-league St Albans City.
Wasiu told The Gazette: "It's my big dream to be playing League football in England and I'm very happy to be a Colchester player.
"I like the way they play at Colchester and I think they understand my game. They play it on the ground which will help me score some goals.
"I'm very positive because the midfield players we have at Colchester are very good."
Wasiu's arrival came a matter of days after Kevin Lisbie was tempted away from the club to join Ipswich Town.
The 29-year-old had been offered a major new contract by the U's, but eventually opted to head to Portman Road.
He commented: "Like any player I want to be at as big a club as possible, but I wasn't pushing for a move, not once did I say I wanted to leave."