HOME > NEWS > EDWARD OFERE IT WAS TIME TO MOVE ON

Edward Ofere: it was time to move on

Ofere: it was time to move on

Posted: 2010-08-31 13:56

Edward Ofere signed a three-year deal with Serie A club US Lecce on Friday after successful medicals, and says he will have fond memories of the club. 

"I am grateful for my time in Malmö. I have been very happy at the club, with the team and coaches, and I've had a great reception by the fans.

"I will check on the internet and follow Malmo in the future. Especially now in the autumn," he said.

Ofere joined Malmo from Enugu Rangers in 2005 and made a total of 134 appearances, scoring 46 goals.

With six months left on his contract, the player expressed a desire to move on, and club CEO Pelle Svensson conceded that there was little they could do.

"We are pleased with the deal," Svensson said. "He has been with us for almost exactly five years and has been clear that he felt it was time to move.

"We wish Eddie all the best in his new adventure."
 
The player is expected to be officially presented on Friday. 

Comment on this article:

TERMS OF USE: The comments posted below do not reflect the views of KickOff.com. Users are reminded that no misuse of this comment facility will be tolerated. Any abusive, racist or inflammatory comments will be deleted and the user banned. Please report abusive posts to editor@kickoff.com

ikenna: 2010-08-31 16:59

@oka what about old and age about this young guy that u will be happy that he has a new and good club, what u lament was that after he will be too old for SE, we need to know how we talk in this forum not when anyone just have the chance to write and he talk anything he want, we the nigerians have problem for talking bad to our own players,when talking aboyt others plz try to look about ur self and know what u will say or what peopel will talk about u ok, the boy is there making his way for family and we are here talking **** of them, may god bless the good guys here amen....................

ozo: 2010-08-31 18:35

Really nice of Danny ****tu, to come up with this idea. Enjoy!


Nigeria defender ****tu plans for Nigerian youngsters
Oluwashina Okeleji
BBC Sport Lagos



Danny ****tu says he wants to give back to the Nigerian youth
Nigeria defender Daniel ****tu has set up a competition that will see one lucky Nigerian footballer win a year's contract with a top Belgian side.

The Soccer Star Project will consist of regional trials throughout Nigeria from which one winner will be chosen.

****tu, who is on the books of Bolton Wanderers in the English Premier League, says he wants Nigerian youngsters to fulfil their ambitions.

"I'm only interested in seeing people live their dreams," he told BBC Sport.

Open trials will be held in Enugu, Kano, Kaduna, Abuja and Lagos with ten players aged between 16-24 years chosen from each region.

The 50 young footballers will then head for a final round of trials in December from which one winner will emerge.

The lucky youngster will be given a one-year contract with Belgian first division side Royal Charleroi.

Two other players will win football scholarships to an American university.

According to ****tu, who was in the Nigerian team at the World Cup in South Africa, the idea stems from his desire to give something back to the Nigerian youth.

"Those of us that play for the national team are not necessarily the best players, we are just the lucky ones," ****tu said.

"I know how hard it is to earn a place in Europe and because of this many youngsters haven't had the opportunity to show [what they can do].

"I was rejected five times when I was growing up myself so I know how it feels.

"This is not like any other academy or game show, so only hard work and ability will influence the scouts," he continued.

****tu says he also hopes the trial will lead to more youngsters receiving educational scholarships.

"There is also an opportunity for some people to earn a four-year scholarship at an American university or college," ****tu said.

"Scouts will be coming from the USA for the final trial and if some fail to make the football grade then their educational intelligence could land them scholarships.

"We are not just looking at football ability but also at character, attitude and sound educational background."

Each of the top three players from the final trial will also get a cash prize of about $700.

The competition will run from October to December.

ikechukwu: 2010-08-31 18:36

wish u d best.Try and move up ur game so dat u start playing for my dear country nigeria.

Udeme: 2010-08-31 18:59

@Oka, it seems you are an old man yourself. Every time you see a Nigerian player in this forum, you say that he is old.

ikenna: 2010-08-31 19:13

@udeme my brother i wonder why this oka or what he call his name is talking in this forum about old, age and other ****, i dont know if his just jealouse of what the guys is doing, may god help him to repent cos if jesus cries on him, he will suffer for what he has been talking to peopel here

Kerewa: 2010-08-31 20:41

Yobo has gone to Fenebache on a season long loan deal. I hope he will discover his form there again. i Wish him all the best