Transfer: Junior Ajayi joins Libyan club, Al Hilal

Nigerian striker, Junior Ajayi, has sealed a move to Libyan giants, Al Hilal Benghazi, DAILY POST reports.

Ajayi, a member of the U-23 Eagles team that won bronze medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil signed a short-term contract with Al Hilal.

Tarek Thabet’s side and rivals Al Merrikh are competing in the Mauritanian League due to the political unrest in Libya.

The 28-year-old joined Al Hilal on a free transfer after leaving Egyptian club, Smouha SC.

Ajayi scored four goals in six league appearances for Smouha.

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He enjoyed his most successful spell at Egyptian club, Al Ahly, winning the league title four times as well as the CAF Champions League twice.

Transfer: Junior Ajayi joins Libyan club, Al Hilal