Official : Free Agent Chimezie Mbah Joins Hapoel Petah Tikva

Before the close of the Israeli transfer window, Premier League side Hapoel Petah Tikva snapped up Chimezie Mbah on undisclosed terms, the ex Nigeria Under 20 international has specially informed allnigeriasoccer.com.

The defensive midfielder donned the colours of Hapoel Bnei Lod during the second half of last season, making 11 appearances for them in the second - tier.

Before his move to the Lod Municipal Stadium, Chimezie Mbah started the 2013 - 2014 season with Waasland-Beveren, but had to be farmed out on loan due to his lack of first team opportunities.

The 21 - year - old first represented Hakoah Ramat Gan when he arrived Israel from Warri Wolves in January 2013.

The defensive all-rounder played two games for the Nigeria Under 20s at Colombia 2011, against Croatia and Saudi Arabia.