Much-Coveted Striker, Tony Nwakaeme Happy With Debut Season In Israel

Hapoel Ra’anana attacker Tony Nwakaeme has commented on speculations linking him with most of the big teams in Israel in the summer transfer window.

As things stand, State Cup winners Ironi Kiryat Shmona are ahead of Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel Beer Sheva in the struggle for his signature, and the favourites are now holding high level talks with Nwakaeme’s club regarding the acquisition of the forward.

“Almost all the top clubs in Israel want me. But for now I really don’t know if am going anywhere or if I will stay with my team for next season. We just finished the league, maybe two weeks from now something good will happen,” says Nwakaeme to allnigeriasoccer.com.

The 25 - year - old, a summer arrival from the Romanian championship, says he is happy that everything went as planned in his first season in Israel.

“I will say my first season was great for me. I am very happy that the people appreciate my kind of football, and a big thank you to everybody in my team from the coaches players, fans and officials for their support.

 “Everything happened like a movie to me. All glory belongs to God,” he concluded.

Tony made 30 starts for Hapoel Ra’anana in the league, netting 6 times in those matches under consideration.