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Akinade makes debut for Ho Chi Minh City FC

Izzy Akinade appears to have joined Vietnamese side Ho Chi Moinh City FC
Izzy Akinade appears to have joined Vietnamese side Ho Chi Moinh City FC

Former Waterford FC striker Izzy Akinade played, and scored, for Vietnamese side Ho Chi Minh City FC on Friday, just days after leaving Ireland.

Akinade left the country on Monday night and appears to have joined up with the V League outfit, who announced his arrival on social media and then named him in their team for the clash against Viettel FC.

Akinade found the net in a 3-3 draw.

On Monday, Waterford manager Alan Reynolds confirmed Alkinade's departure, telling the Blues' website: "The club would like to wish Izzy all the best. We signed him after gaining promotion two seasons ago and he scored some important goals for the club. 

"We thank him for the hard work and efforts over the past 18 months. He'll be missed on and off the pitch and was a really popular member of the squad."

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