Abubakar Thrilled To Have Signed For Ashdod

MS Ashdod have completed the signing of Flying Eagles defender Aliyu Abubakar from Muntunchi Football Academy, after passing a medical.

 

The Israeli Premier League side did not disclose the duration of  the agreement, but SL10.ng has been informed that the 18-year-old will remain with MS Ashdod for the next three years.

 

The Under 17 World Cup - winning center back says he is thrilled at joining The Dolphins, adding that he is hoping to replicate the performances of Efe Ambrose, who was on the books of the club before leaving for Celtic two years ago.

 

''I am happy to sign for MS Ashdod, it's a big progress for me.

 

''I want to do the same way Efe did at this club, with the help of my agent Dudu Dahan,'' said Aliyu Abubakar to SL10.ng.

 

Prior to completing his move to Ashdod, the Nigeria youth international was linked with a plethora of teams in Sweden, Belgium and Spain.

 

He made five appearances for the Golden Eaglets at the 2013 FIFA Under 17 World Cup held in the United Arab Emirates.