Ahmed Ghali: Ex Nigeria youth international switches clubs in Czech Superliga

Ahmad Ghali has completed a permanent move to SK Sigma Olomouc from Slovan Liberec in the Czech Republic top league.

The ex-player of Abuja-based Mahanaim FC sealed a three-year permanent deal with a subsequent one-year option, following a successful medical.

Expressing his excitement about the latest transfer, the former Nigeria U20 and MFM FC player said "I'm happy to be here, I'm excited to go to such a great club with great ambitions. I believe I will help the team".

 

He continued "It was a bit surprising for me. Everything was agreed within one week. I had to make a decision quickly, it wasn't exactly easy, but on the other hand I didn't have to think too long. 

"Sigma is a club that will play in Europe. I see it as a step forward in my career," said the 25-year-old Nigerian midfielder, who can play on both sides of the pitch.

Mahanaim FC announces Aliyu Imran transfer to SK Prostejov

Mahanaim FC has announced the transfer of striker Aliyu Imran to Czech Republic club SK Prostejov.

Imran, 19, signed a 3-year contract with the Czech second division club after an impressive familiarisation period. The 1.96m Kaduna born goal poacher is a thorough bred Mahanaim product whose ability to learn and understudy senior players of the club became a major asset.

His unique fighting spirit, pace and power, intelligence and goalscoring prowess attracted SK Prostejov to him during Mahanaim FC's 2024 annual scouting event in Abuja. He further proved himself as a great ambassador of the club during his familiarisation period in Czech Republic.

He narrated his excitement on completing his transfer to SK Prostejov from Mahanaim FC as a dream come through. 

"This is a dream come through for me. I can't describe how I feel. I thank everyone who has contributed to my development to this stage. Most especially our Sport Director, a man who is like a

FIFA bans Banik Ostrava over breaches in transfer of 36 Lion's Tijani Muhammad

 

 

FIFA have sent the Czech Football Association a letter in which they slammed a transfer ban on Banik Ostrava as a result of outstanding dues to 36 Lion Football Club.

The ban will only be lifted when Banik pay the outstanding dues they owe the Lagos based club for the transfer of Tijani Muhamed on 1st July 2023.

The letter received didn’t specify the number of transfer windows that Banik will be banned from, but only clarified that it is due to the former Flying Eagles striker deal with the Czech Republic top flight team.

Muhamed, 23, is a product of 36 Lion. He joined Slavia Praha from Banik during last summer's transfer window for €1.26m according to Transfermkt.com.

The transfer fee should have been paid over several installments; however, Banik failed to meet the deadlines as regards the fee meant for 36 Lion. 

Muhamed started his professional career at Banik after joining from 36 Lion ahead of the 2018/19 season.

He enjoyed loan spells at Trnava, Fotbal Trinec and MAS Taborsko.

Since joining Slavia Praha, he has struck four goals in all competitions.

36 Lion product Collins Sor nets brace in Slavia Prague Europa Conference League win

It was Collins Sor third game since joining Slavia Praha from Banik Ostrava and he made it count by scoring a brace in the UEFA Europa Conference League on Thursday night.

The game ended 3-2 in favour of the reigning Czech Republic top flight champions at Sinobo Stadium (Praha).

The forward struck two clean goals that were enough to give the hosts a 6-4 aggregate win in their round of 16 encounter against Turkish giants Fenerbahce.

Both goals were assisted by Ibrahim Traore and Tomas Holes, first in the 27th minute and then on 63 minutes. The 21-year-old was substituted on 83 minutes and replaced by Stanislav Tecl.

Sor was a rumoured target of top clubs in Europe during the January transfer window and could get new suitors after this impressive showing in Praha.

He has scored three goals in all competitions since pitching tent with Slavia Praha this season.

Another 36 Lion product Peter Olayinka also featured in the game while Bright Osayi-Samuel provided an assist for Fenerbahce.

36 Lion product, Collins Sor pens five year deal with Banik Ostrava

 

36 Lion product Collins Yira Sor has joined Slavia Praha on a five-year-deal from Banik Ostrava.

The contract will keep the former Nigeria youth international at the Sinobo Stadium until December 2026, and he joins compatriots Peter Olayinka and Ubong Ekpai.

Sor has played 16 matches in the current Czech Fortuna Liga campaign, scoring three goals and providing five assists. 

He has the chance of playing in the UEFA Europa Conference League.

After completing the move, the attacker spoke of his ambition with his new side.

“I am very positive, both on and off the pitch and I am very much looking forward to this new challenge,” Sor told the Media.

“As a player I am versatile, I usually play as a winger but I can also play well in midfield and as a striker.

“My ambitions at the club? Help Slavia Praha beat Fenerbahce in the next round of UEFA Europa Conference League and of course become champions. I also want to win the League title too. We should aspire to that!”

Yira Sor developed his game in Lagos at 36 Lion before switching to Banik Ostrava in February 2021.

The 36 graduate made two appearances for the Nigeria team at 2019 U20 FIFA World Cup.  

The transfer was a bit frustrating but one of 36 Lion European representative Mr. Hannes D'Hoop made sure all stones were turned. Mr. D’Hoop left Belgium and stayed in Czech Republic for two weeks until Collins Sor signed.

Collins Sor kicked his first ball at Family Love Academy in Port Harcourt owned by Jeremiah Atu Kalu before coming to 36 Lion where his potentials was maximized as a young speedster.

Petra Kvitova "feeling good" after hand surgery

World number 11 Petra Kvitova, who underwent surgery on her playing hand suffered injuries to the fingers on her left hand in the attack on Tuesday morning.