All is set as top rated six players of Buruj Football Academy will be jetting out to Europe ahead of the winter transfer which opens in January, Sports 247 reports.
In an exclusive chat with our correspondent, Waheed Salaudeen, the CEO of Buruj FA disclosed that Ubong Samson, Faruq Ogunbiyi, Habeeb Ayobami, Quadri Garuba, Sola Abimbola and Edet Inyang have their travel papers sorted.
They will be leaving the shores of the country for Europe in December ahead of the winter 2025 transfer window which will be opening on the 1st of January 2025.
He said the players have been able to distinguish themselves in different trials and will be heading to their respective clubs in December.
Waheed revealed that the club striker, Samson Ubong, had a successful trial at Berja CF in Spain during the last summer transfer window.
He has been given a pre-contract which will be activated in the January 2025 winter transfer window.
He made this disclosure when quizzed on the transfer update on Ubong Samson who went on trial with Berja CF of Spain during last summer’s transfer window.
Waheed Salaudeen replied: “Ubong had a successful trial with Berja CF of Spain and signed a pre-contract which will be active from January.”
“He is due to return to Berja CF Spain in December, and we are happy with his career development”.
The shrewd football administrator used the occasion to speak on the progress of other top talents in Buruj FA.
“We have been working hard ahead of the 2025 winter transfer window and as am I speaking Faruq Ogunbiyi, Habeeb Ayobami, Quadri Garuba, Sola Abimbola and the captain of the Edet Inyang will be leaving the country for Europe in December.
They have been able to distinguish themselves in different trials and their destinations will be revealed as when due” Waheed Salaudeen said.
Farouk Ogunbiyi plays in the heart of the defence as a central defender. He is a cool-headed and very intelligent ball-playing defender, who modelled after former Super Eagles defender, Uche “Gentle Giant” Okechukwu.
His ability to switch play and play as a defensive midfielder gives an added advantage.
Habeeb Ayobami is a utility player. A very creative team player who can play in the defence, wing backs and as well as on the wings. midfield and attack.
Quadri Garuba is a naturally gifted left-footer, he has a knack for Goal-scoring and his stronger left foot gives him an advantage in front goals.
He scored Buruj FA’s first in the 2024 Nationwide League One, NLO against BYT FC at the Maracana Stadium in Lagos.
Sola Abimbola is a dependable right-back defender. A good marker of the ball. Sola’s asset is his ability to deliver perfect crosses into the opposition box.
Edet Inyang is the captain of Buruj FA, Edet recorded lots of race reviews in the 2024 NLO with his eyes-catching saves and reflexes.
The former national U20 invitee has paid his dues in playing in the amateur ranks, he is due for the big stage as he has all it takes to succeed playing football at the top.
