Nigerian striker Isaac Success has made a strong start at his new UAE team, Al Wasl, winning their AFC Champions League 2-1 victory over Al Gharafa on Tuesday night.
The 28-year-old, who had a turbulent time at Udinese before mutually splitting from the Serie A team earlier this month, posted a passage from the Bible on his Instagram page to express his excitement: “Isaiah 40:31.” However, those who wait on the Lord will regain their vigour, mount up with eagle wings, run without fatigue, and walk without fainting.
The former Watford striker, who came in as a 78th minute replacement for Siaka Sidibe, scored the winning goal two minutes into added time after Fábio Lima drew them level on 84 minutes, with the home having been put in front by Sassi on 44 minutes at Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor.
Success, who won the FIFA U-17 World Cup with Nigeria in 2013, spent two months in the labour market from August 27 when his contract was terminated by Udinese to October 20 when he joined his current club on a free transfer.
He last scored a goal in May 2023, one of his four efforts in 79 appearances for Udinese.
He has not played for Nigeria in many years, but that can happen shortly if he builds on his solid start to his UAE career.
