The Central Coast Mariners are pleased to announce that they have signed French attacking player Bèni Nkololo on a deal that will see him call the Central Coast home for two years.
Nkololo has played in France for the entirety of his career, having an impressive season last campaign for US Concarneau, which saw them finish 5th in the French National League. The French National League has produced a number of talents with the likes of N’Golo Kanté being scouted from the division in the past. Nkololo has also gained the experience of playing Ligue 2 football with Stade Brestois 29 prior to moving to the Mariners.
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Welcome to the Mariners Bèni Nkololo. #CCMFC
— Central Coast Mariners (@CCMariners) August 27, 2021
Bèni is a versatile attacking player capable of playing wide and central positions and can generate good attacking moments for others as well as himself. While in quarantine, Bèni spoke of his path to Australia.
“I was scouted while playing in France and after putting in consistent performances, the Mariners got in touch. Now I am here in Australia and I am itching to get onto the park with my new team mates.”
“I have been chatting to Nick [Montgomery] over multiple video calls and I love the ideas he is looking to implement, and I am really keen to contribute and help the club achieve its objectives for the coming season.”
Our strong European scouting network identified Beni and Mariners Head Coach Nick Montgomery spoke of the delight in his squad taking shape.
“We are looking to assemble a strong squad this season.”
“Beni is a powerful, fast and athletic player and I am looking forward to him integrating into the squad along with Cy. His pace and finishing as well as his positional versatility will be a great asset to us” Montgomery said.
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— Central Coast Mariners (@CCMariners) August 27, 2021
Nkololo is currently quarantining in Brisbane and will join his new team officially after the two weeks have expired.
