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Akpabio's Ajax deal pleases Bewarang

by Ojeikere Aikhoje 31 January 2012, 07:15

Plateau United general manager, Bitrus Bewarang, is pleased with the transfer of the club's top scorer last term, George Akpabio, to South African Premier Soccer League club, Ajax Cape Town.

The PSL side which has a relationship with former European champions, Ajax Amsterdam, recently agreed to sign the Nigerian forward for an undisclosed fee after observing him at close range.

"We're happy that Ajax has signed Akpabio. It's a good deal for the club and the Plateau State government will be excited with the development," he said to SuperSport.com.

Bewarang told SuperSport.com that Plateau United will also earn a percentage from the subsequent transfer of the forward to European clubs.

Akpabio joined the club's junior team as a teenager and was later promoted to the first team. He helped the team to the Nigeria Premier League and turned out to be a revelation as a rookie.

Despite Akpabio's contribution, the club lost its Premier League status last term.

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