Official : Hapoel Ashkelon Snap Up Emmanuel Ifeanyi

Published: February 06, 2014

The Israeli winter transfer market closed on Wednesday night with a major transfer involving a Nigerian player.

Ogude Emmanuel Ifeanyi , who was recently released by Maccabi Petah Tikva, has signed a short term deal with Hapoel Ashkelon, who play in the second - tier.

The 19 - year - old midfielder will remain at the Sala Stadium, Ashkelon until June 30, 2014.

Ifeanyi is credited with 18 appearances (2 goals) for his former team Maccabi Petah Tikva.

He joins Isreali - Nigerian Ryan Alexander Adeleye and Ezenwa Otorogu at the 1997 second division champions.