Source :- PERTH NOW NEWS
Sydney FC’s attacking stocks have been boosted by the arrival of Nigerian forward Oriola Sunday.
The 23-year-old marksman has joined the Sky Blues on a season-long loan deal from Japanese second division club RB Omiya.
Sunday could make his debut for the Patrick Kisnorbo-coached Sydneysiders on Tuesday night in an Australia Cup quarter-final against NPL NSW outfit Southern District Raiders at Fairfield Showground.
“Oriola is a young striker with tremendous pace, excellent movement and a real willingness to work for the team,” Kisnorbo said.
“He gives us a quick and aggressive attacking option, and he has shown in Japan that he can adapt to different styles of football.
“Just as importantly, he’s a terrific character who will fit in well with our squad and our culture.”
Sunday said he had learnt a lot from playing in Japan.
“The football there is very technical, the players are disciplined and the level is very high,” he said.
“I feel I have improved every season, and I’m excited to bring that experience with me to Australia.
“I’ve heard great things about Sydney FC and the ambitions of the club.”
Sunday scored 15 goals in 55 appearances in all competitions for Omiya.
“I want to score more goals that the ones I’ve scored in Japan, and also I want to improve myself as a football player and a person, and I feel like I can do that here at Sydney.” he said.
The Sky Blues are one of only two remaining A-League clubs – the other being Melbourne Victory – in Australia Cup contention after a string of upsets.
