'Nigerian Shaka' back in Durban August 20, 2009 AmaZulu's Nigerian signing Abdullah Ishaka is back in Durban after a whirlwind trip that took him from South Africa to the UK, Scandanavia, West Africa and back.

Speaking a few hours after landing the left back said he was not expecting any rest to ease the jet lag.

"It was a very long trip during which I fetched my wife and kids from the UK and Finland before heading for Nigeria," he told amazulufc.net in his first interview in South Africa. "They will be joining me soon."

The lanky defender says he hopes to put up a good display in South Africa with a view to catching the attention of the selectors of the 'Super Eagles', as Nigeria are popularly known.

"I'm not going to rest and I'm expecting a tough battle for a place in the starting line-up. I need to work extremely hard and that is what I have set for myself. I will be waiting for my chance to play and when it comes I will take it with both hands."

He has penned a two year long contract and is optimistic of a great revival against Golden Arrows in the second leg of the MTN 8 semi-final on Sunday.

"I was unhappy because I heard that the team lost on Sunday when I was away, but we still have a good chance in the competition.

"I'm saying this because from what I've seen I know we can do much better," said Ishaka.

The team will have to wait a bit longer for the services of the defender as he is still awaiting his work permit, which is expected to arrive any day soon.

Log on to amazulufc.net for the latest updates in the run-up to this much awaited derby.

Match details
23 August
Arrows v AmaZulu
Chatsworth Stadium
Kick-off: 20H00

* Article by Nhlanhla Brilliant Mkhathini