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AS Luton complete their regular English Championship campaign today, manager Rob Edwards can only wonder what could have been had he lured the Zimbabwean at the beginning of the season.
It’s very likely the Hatters would have already secured their automatic place in the English Premiership.
The Warriors midfielder has been a revelation for Luton Town, since arriving midway during the season, and ahead of the final league match, Edwards told TalkSport Breakfast that Nakamba can do what he wants with the ball.
He praised the midfielder for his charity work in Zimbabwe, and his great professional attitude at training and during matches.
“He can do what he wants, he’s been great, so humble, and the charity work he does back home.
“He came into our club, so humble, he smiles every day, and he trains exactly how he plays.
“He will kick people in training, he will train like that, but he’s been the real bit of glue that’s brought us together.
“He’s made us even more resilient, we were doing well before he came in, but he’s been a fantastic signing, no doubt about it.
“His human qualities as well and what does on the pitch, he’s been top.”
Edwards described Nakamba as his ‘favourite player in world football’ after his solid performances for the club since his arrival.
“He’s been brilliant, I keep joking about it, but I’m serious as well, I keep telling everyone and I say it to the lads, he’s my favourite player in world football at the moment.”
Nakamba, who was considered a spent force at Aston Villa, has hit a purple patch at Luton since joining in January.
Luton are set to host Hull City today.
They have already sealed their third place and they stand a chance to be in the top-flight next season through play-offs.
Burnley and Sheffield United have already secured their spots for promotion to the top flight.
Nakamba has 17 appearances for the Hatters.
The club have only conceded three goals from open play since Nakamba arrived.
Online Reporter