Ukrainian influx continues
Thursday, April 10, 2003
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Two more Ukrainian players have joined Kazakh Super League clubs ahead of the new season.
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One-year deal
Midfield player Sobkovitch arrives at Kazakh Super League newcomers Ordabasy on a one-year deal from FC Obolon Kyiv. The 26-year-old, whose contract with Obolon expired in the winter, has decided to link up with Ukrainian coach Serhiy Shevchenko and players Volodymyr Dychko, Serhiy Telegin, Viktor Koziy and former FC Arsenal Kyiv striker Roman Pakholyuk at Ordabasy.
Experienced signing
Meanwhile, Yesil Bogatyr, who finished ninth in the league in 2002, have taken experienced FC Chornomorets Odesa midfield player Koshelyuk on a one-year contract with a 12-month extension option. The 35-year-old will join fellow Ukrainians Oleh Chukhleba and Olexiy Kosenko at the club – both signed two-year contacts recently. The Kazakh season starts on Saturday, with the top flight newly expanded from 12 to 18 teams.
