Cardiff City’s Nyakuwha hoping to write ‘own little story’ at Newport County

With former Newport County loanee Antoine Semenyo making headlines at Manchester City, Nyakuhwa will be hoping his first taste of the football league can propel a similar trajectory.

Growing up watching clips of Ronaldinho’s flicks and tricks on YouTube has shaped the kind of winger Nyakuwha hopes to be.

“I’m a direct winger, a tricky winger. I like to take my man on. I like to create chances, score goals. I’m a lively player.

“I like players that like to take people on and entertain the crowd and that’s what I try to do.

“I’m on my own journey, and County’s my first step, so I’d like to make a good impression here,” the 20-year-old told BBC Sport Wales.

His ambition now meets its first real test and he has made sure to seek advice from Cardiff midfielder, Joel Colwill, who previously had loan spells at Exeter and Cheltenham.

“I asked him what it’s like getting used to new surroundings. He said it’s a good opportunity to play football and that’s the main thing.

“I’d love to help the club get out of their current situation. If I can contribute with goals and assists, then even better,” he said.

His new manager also sees the flair within him.

“When I asked him what he thinks his super strength is, he said scoring goals and assists. That’s exactly why we signed him. In the final third, he can be a real threat for us until the end of the season,” said Christian Fuchs.

Friends and family have been flooding his phone with messages since the move was announced.

“It’s a nice feeling. It’s all new experiences for me, which is only going to help me in my career. I’m going to enjoy every moment of it.”

For a local lad with pace, flair and ambition, Newport County isn’t just a loan move. It is the first chapter of his “own little story” and a trip to Gillingham on Saturday (1500 GMT) may be the perfect place to start writing it.