Zakho’s Nigerian winger Echeta Ugonna Deputy starred in their emphatic victory over Newroz in the Iraq Stars League, contributing both a goal and an assist. He found the net and also set up a teammate, helping Zakho to a convincing win that underlines their attacking depth this season.
Deputy, 24, has already made notable impact since joining Zakho, and this performance is likely to reignite conversations around his consistency and potential for national team consideration.
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We see Deputy’s display as a reminder of the value of players who contribute in multiple ways not just scoring, but creating. To score and assist in the same match tells us he’s not a one-dimensional threat he can influence phases, rotations, and finishing.
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In foreign leagues, consistency is what distinguishes journeymen from standouts. Deputy now has a platform he must sustain these performances under different defences, varying tactical challenges, and pressure moments.
For Zakho, having a player who can produce in the final third while also being a dynamic attacker adds unpredictability to their game. Opponents must game plan not just for his finishing, but his movement, link play, and chance creation.
We expect that this night will boost his confidence and perhaps attract attention from bigger leagues. The next step is to convert performances into regularity, and possibilities into opportunities. Tonight was statement tomorrow must be proof.
Did You Know?
- Echeta Ugonna Deputy plays for Zakho SC in the Iraq Stars League.
- He is 24 years old (born December 23, 2000).
- His preferred foot is the right foot.
- Deputy has faced Newroz multiple times, with a record showing appearances, goals, and assists in that matchup.
- Zakho have been a high-scoring club this season, with notable wins such as 5-0 over Karbala (biggest home win of the league) in the 2024–25 season.
