Elijah Ani's Move To Charleroi Collapses

Elijah Ani's Move To Charleroi Collapses

Ibrahim Lateef

Former Lobi Stars now Police FC of Rwanda Striker Elijah Ani's move to Belgian Jupiler Pro League side Charleroi has collapsed despite excelling in trials, BSNSports.com.ng has sourced from a local daily in the East African country. 

According to sources, the Nigerian who may switch to playing for Rwanda at the international level, impressed Charleroi manager Rik De Mil who was ready to sign him after two weeks of trials.

However, the player's age (26) coupled with not having previously played international football for the national team and lack of European football experience served as a bane to the deal.

Charleroi was ready to loan the player to a second-tier league team for him to get the needed experience. 

The club offered to pay Police FC after the loan spell but only if he impressed, which the law enforcers declined, prompting the player to return to the club.