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Minerva Punjab FC Transfer Updates: Brazilian winger Sergio Barboza Jr., Nigerian striker Orok Orok Essien, Sikkimese winger Sanju Pradhan and Nepalese goalkeeper Kiran Chemjong join the club
By Nehal on 10th August 2019
(From Left to Right): Orok Orok Essien, Sergio Barboza Jr., Sanju Pradhan and Kiran Chemjong
Sergio Barboza Jr. (26, Winger)
Was part of the Flamengo U-20 side in 2011.
Apart from Brazilian clubs, Sergio featured for Central American clubs in Costa Rica, Honduras and Guatemala.
Over the last season, the Brazilian turned up for Svay Rieng FC in Cambodia and Master 7 FC in Laos.
Orok Orok Essien (27, Striker)
The Nigerian has experience in the I-League with Mumbai FC (2013-14) and East Bengal (2014-15).
Has represented Nigeria at youth levels.
Also turned up for Indian clubs Kenkre FC, George Telegraph, Morning Star, Viva Chennai, Bhawanipore FC and more recently the Bhutanese club Paro FC in the 2018-19 season.
From Sikkim, Pradhan spent a large part of his formative years at Namchi Sports Hostel.
Signed his first contract with Air India FC (2006-2008)
Joined Kolkata giants East Bengal in 2008 and his five season stint at the club saw him score 10 goals in 72 appearances.
Season long spells at Dempo SC, ATK, Salgaocar, Northeast United, FC Pune City and DSK Shivajians.
Joins Minerva from Mumbai City FC where he featured 26 times over the last two seasons.
Kiran Chemjong (29, Goalkeeper)
65 caps for the Nepalese National Team.
Was part of Minerva Punjab FC when they lifted the I-League title in 2017-18.
Has also represented Nepalese club Manang Marsyangdi Club among others.
Was at the Maldivian club T.C. Sports Club last season – where he helped the team win the league and was adjudged the best keeper in the Dhivehi Premier League.
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