Saturday, 27 June 2015

MANUEL AKANJI SET FOR BIG ROLE AT FC BASLE

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Swiss Nigerian Manuel Akanji who joined Switzerland champions FC Basle from FC Winterthur in April is set to be given a chance in the main team this season.

He stayed behind at Winterthur after his signing but he has resumed pre season training with his new team ahead of their campaign in the UEFA champions League and he is eligible to feature in the prestigious European competition this season .

He reportedly convinced the scout of the Swiss champions who recommended the lad to now departed coach Paulo Sosa however the coach recently took over the reins at Sampdoria in Italy ahead of the start of this season.

The 19 year old centre back signed a three year deal with the option of a further year with Basel after playing 24 games for Winterthur in the fourth division last season.

Highly rated in Switzerland he has already played for the country's Under-21 side but still qualifies to play for Nigeria at senior level.

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