Ghanaian midfielder Umar Basiru scores debut goal for Ethiopian Insurance FC

Ghanaian midfielder Umar Basiru netted on his debut in the Ethiopian Premier League for his new club Ethiopian Insurance Corporation FC.

Basiru was one of the goal scorers when Insurance thrashed new entrants Legetafo Legedadi 4-1on Friday afternoon.

The lanky midfielder on Thursday, October 13, 2022 signed for the newly-promoted side in a one-year after joining on a free transfer after leaving Ghanaian club Karela United at the end of last season.

Insurance FC opened the scoring in the match-day three fixture in the 9th minute through forward Habib Kamel.

Bashiru doubled the home side’s lead by scoring his first goal in his first game for Insurance having connected a pass from Habtamu Shewalem in the 23rd minute.

Legetafo pulled one back four minutes after the break with Kirubel Wondimu converting from the spot.

Insurance sealed their victory with two more goals coming Shewalem who converted a penalty kick and Gebremariam Eyob who scored in stoppage time.