Barcelona B defender Elohor Godswill Ekpolo was pleased to take part in a post - season friendly against Japanese club Avispa Fukuoka on Wednesday.<br /><br />The Nigeria target, who also possesses a Spanish passport, struggled with injuries last term and he admitted as much after today&rsquo;s game at Level 5 Stadium.<br /><br />Elohor Godswill Ekpolo made the starting line - up and helped The Blaugrana keep a clean sheet against their Japanese opponents.<br /><br />&ldquo;Very happy to play with my team after a long injury. Thank you team and thank you God,&rdquo; Ekpolo stated.<br /><br />&ldquo;Looking forward to start the season, with a big challenge but nothing is impossible. Avispa FC(Japan) 0-5 Bar&ccedil;a B.&rdquo; <br /><br />The 20 - year - old did not feature in a single Segunda Divisi&oacute;n game during the 2014 - 2015 campaign because he was not registered for the championship as a result of the ailment.<br /><br />Born in Benin City, Ekpolo has defended the colours of the youth teams of Barcelona for the past ten years.<br /><br />Photo Credit : Private<br />