a écrit le 4 avril 2010 à 21h22 raq: Zakho FC signs two Cameroon players
HectorAwand and Nicolas Amogo
For the first time in history, two African footballers joined Zakho Football Club (FC) and will compete in the Iraqi Premier League.
Hector Awand, 26, a Cameroonian forward who previously played in the Cameroon Premier League, is expected to strengthen the attacking line of the Zakho team along with local players. Thirty-three-year-old Nicolas Amogo, another experienced player, played in the Cameroon Premier League as a striker, but he will now play for Zakho in upcoming matches.
“The players have already participated in daily trainings with their new team. I am satisfied with their skills so far; I believe they can give energy to the team,†noted Zahad, who hopes they can adapt to the environment and the league system as soon as possible.
The players expressed their excitement with the deal and promised to do their best for the team.
These two bargain signings came after Erbil FC-also for the first time in Iraq’s football history–signed two African players, Ismael Boga and Falusini Kamarais. Signing contracts with outside players is making a big change in the Iraqi league system, and giving the clubs opportunities to take part in international competitions legally. The Asian Football Confederation decided recently not to let any teams participate in their official tournaments if they did not have outside footballers on their squads.
According to Waleed Zahad, Zakho FC coach, each of the two players will receive US$1,000 monthly, and the club is responsible for feeding and housing them. Zahko FC has collected 18 points so far and is in 10th place in the north group of the Iraqi Premier League.
Kurdish Globe
HectorAwand and Nicolas Amogo
For the first time in history, two African footballers joined Zakho Football Club (FC) and will compete in the Iraqi Premier League.
Hector Awand, 26, a Cameroonian forward who previously played in the Cameroon Premier League, is expected to strengthen the attacking line of the Zakho team along with local players. Thirty-three-year-old Nicolas Amogo, another experienced player, played in the Cameroon Premier League as a striker, but he will now play for Zakho in upcoming matches.
“The players have already participated in daily trainings with their new team. I am satisfied with their skills so far; I believe they can give energy to the team,†noted Zahad, who hopes they can adapt to the environment and the league system as soon as possible.
The players expressed their excitement with the deal and promised to do their best for the team.
These two bargain signings came after Erbil FC-also for the first time in Iraq’s football history–signed two African players, Ismael Boga and Falusini Kamarais. Signing contracts with outside players is making a big change in the Iraqi league system, and giving the clubs opportunities to take part in international competitions legally. The Asian Football Confederation decided recently not to let any teams participate in their official tournaments if they did not have outside footballers on their squads.
According to Waleed Zahad, Zakho FC coach, each of the two players will receive US$1,000 monthly, and the club is responsible for feeding and housing them. Zahko FC has collected 18 points so far and is in 10th place in the north group of the Iraqi Premier League.
Kurdish Globe
