Toronto FC signs MLS SuperDraft pick Ifunanyachi Achara

Toronto FC announced today that the club has signed forward Ifunanyachi Achara. As per club policy terms of the deal were not disclosed.


“Achara has had a terrific preseason. He works hard, is dynamic offensively and has a great way about him where he fits very well within the group,” said Toronto FC General Manager Ali Curtis. “We’re excited about adding him to the team as we feel he has a lot of potential.”


Achara, 22, was selected 25th overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft out of Georgetown University. Born in Enugu, Nigeria, Achara spent four seasons at Georgetown and captained the Hoyas to the NCAA National Championship last season. In preseason with TFC, Achara has scored three goals in four appearances.




TRANSACTION: Toronto FC signs forward Ifunanyachi Achara


IFUNANYACHI ACHARA

Position: Forward


Height: 5’10


Weight: 161


Birthdate: September 28, 1997 (22 years)


Hometown: Enugu, Nigeria


Nationality: Nigerian


College: Georgetown University