The Management of Warri Wolves has
denied the sale of Goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi to a South African Club, Chippa
United and declared that the news is like any other rumour which should be
ignored by all stakeholders.
The Media Manager of the Club, Moses
Etu who reacted on the issue on Thursday morning said African Clubs are yet to
learn and master the way the business is done in Europe and disclosed that some
time ago, Akpeyi who is presently with the Super Eagles in Kaduna for the match
against Chad this weekend, took permission to travel to South Africa for a
trial which was granted.
Etu further said since he came back,
the South African Club has not opened any line of discussion with the Warri
based Club and suddenly, the rumour is everywhere that Akpeyi has signed for
Chippa United.
Etu revealed that in as much as the
Club will not stand on the way of any player seeking for greener pastures, the
buyer should behave like others in Europe and contact the right people.
" Once again, we have to come
out and tell the World that some mischievous people are at it again by trying
to pass through the back door to do an illegal business. Our attention has just
been drawn to a rumour that Daniel Akpeyi has signed for Chippa United.
Ordinarily, we would have ignored the rumour but it kept on spreading like wild
fire and we have decided to come out openly to deny the said contract and
advise whoever that is interested in any of our player to meet the Management
of the Club in Warri. That is the way it is done in a civilized society."
said Etu.
Etu therefore appealed to all fans
of the Warri based Club to ignore the said news and assured all that the Club
will duly inform them if there is any concrete offer for any of their player.
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