Idahor tries his luck at Vorskla
Thursday, July 3, 2003
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FC Dynamo Kyiv's Nigerian striker Lucky Idahor has joined FC Vorskla Poltava on a one-year loan.
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Limited opportunities
The 22-year-old Nigerian international has made 27 appearances in the Ukrainian Premier League, but found his first-team chances limited in the second half of last season as Dynamo clinched the title. Idahor also scored two goals in seven UEFA Champions League appearances.
Further deals
Vorskla have also captured Dynamo defender Igor Petkovic and midfield player Serhiy Motuz in similar 12-month deals.
Defender loaned
Elsewhere in the Ukrainian Premier League, FC Shakhtar Donetsk's 26-year-old left-back Andriy Konyushenko will spend next year on loan at FC Illichivets Mariupol, who finished in tenth position in the top flight in 2002/03.