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Okoronkwo joins Wolves pack

Tuesday, July 8, 2003

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Wolverhampton Wanderers FC have signed Nigerian defender Isaac Okoronkwo from FC Shakhtar Donetsk.

English Premiership newcomers Wolverhampton Wanderers FC have signed Nigerian defender Isaac Okoronkwo from Ukrainian club FC Shakhtar Donetsk.

One-year contract
The 25-year-old centre-back played in all three of Nigeria's game at last year's FIFA World Cup finals. He has signed a one-year contract with Wolves and joins on a free transfer. He will be officially unveiled later today.

Luzhny deal pending
Ukrainian defender Oleh Luzhny, released by Arsenal FC at the end of last season, is also expected to join the west Midlands club in the next few days.

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