Premier League strugglers target former Nigeria U-20 star

Published on by Andrew Randa

Premier League side Ipswich Town are reportedly interested in signing Nigerian winger Ahmad Ghali.

The 24-year-old currently plies his trade with Czech club Slovan Liberec, where his performances have reportedly caught the eye of scouts across Europe, especially from England and Italy.

Despite being under contract with Slovan Liberec until the summer of 2027, the Czech club is open to offers during the January transfer window.

Premier League strugglers target former Nigeria U-20 star
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Who is Ahmad Ghali?

Ghali began his professional career in Nigeria with Mountain of Fire and Miracles (MFM) FC before earning a spot in Nigeria's U-20 squad.

He missed out from making the cut for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland in 2019 but represented the country at the 2019 African Games in Morocco. 

Ghali's showing at the games earned him a move to Slovak side AS Trenčín, where he made 55 appearances and continued to develop his game.

Since joining Slovan Liberec, Ghali has been a versatile asset for the team, making 72 appearances across various positions.

He has contributed four goals and 13 assists, demonstrating his ability to impact games from different areas of the pitch.

Valued at €850,000, Ghali is an affordable option for Ipswich as they aim to strengthen their relegation bid.

What will Nigerian winger bring to the Premier League?

Premier League strugglers target former Nigeria U-20 star
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He might not get into the Ipswich setup immediately but will a good investment for the English side

Ahmad Ghali is blessed with pace and can hod his ow physically which suits the demands of English football.

He can play in multiple positions in attack due to his versatility and has a good spring on him.

While Ipswich is looking to secure their Premier League status, Ghali’s acquisition will help their long term plans for success.

Premier League strugglers target former Nigeria U-20 star

Andrew Randa

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