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Mahanaim FC Confirms Aliyu Imran’s Move to SK Prostejov

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1 year ago

July 18, 2025

Mahanaim FC has annouced the transfer of striker Aliyu Imran to Czech Republic club SK Prostejov.

Imran, 19, signed a 3-year contract with the Czech second division club after an impressive familiarisation period. The 1.96m Kaduna born goal poacher is a thorough bred Mahanaim product whose ability to learn and understudy senior players of the club became a major asset.

His unique fighting spirit, pace and power, intelligence and goalscoring prowess attracted SK Prostejov to him during Mahanaim FC’s 2024 annual scouting event in Abuja. He further proved himself as a great ambassador of the club during his familiarisation period in Czech Republic.

He narrated his excitement on completing his transfer to SK Prostejov from Mahanaim FC as a dream come through.

“This is a dream come through for me. I can’t describe how I feel. I thank everyone who has contributed to my development to this stage. Most especially our Sport Director, a man who is like a father figure to me.

“I thank all my coaches, staff and teammates at Mahanaim FC. I’m very happy in SK Prostejov and I thank everyone here for how they’ve received me and help since i got here. It’s a wonderful club,” Imran said.

Director of Media, Mahanaim FC, Mr Olaoluwa Aro also speaks highly of Imran; “Imran is a good kid. Very resilient, patient and responsible. We all are very happy about this transfer. On behalf of everyone in this club, I wish him all the best of luck in his professional career,” Olaoluwa enthused.

Aliyu Imran had a scoring ratio of 1.3 goals per game during his time in the senior team of Mahanaim FC.

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Drogba, Amuneke, Eguavoen Lead African Legends’ Arrival in Lagos

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24 hours ago

November 7, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

With just one day to the much-anticipated Legends of Africa Football Game, Ivorian football icon Didier Drogba has arrived in Lagos, joining an impressive assembly of former African internationals already in the city ahead of Sunday’s star-studded encounter.

Drogba’s arrival further heightens anticipation for the game, which will bring together some of the continent’s most celebrated football figures at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos.

Also in Lagos are Nigerian football greats Mobi Oparaku, Emmanuel Amuneke, Emmanuel Babayaro, Garba Lawal, Austin Eguavoen and Mutiu Adepoju, alongside other members of the legendary Super Eagles generations of 1994 and 1996.

The African contingent also features distinguished names including Togo’s Emmanuel Adebayor, Senegal’s El-Hadji Diouf, Ghana’s Stephen Appiah and Cameroon’s Rigobert Song, among other former international stars.

The excitement will extend beyond the legends’ reunion, with popular Nigerian entertainers and celebrities preparing for a special Celebrity Match as part of the event. Yhemolee, Sheggz, Jeriq, Teddy A and Charles Okocha are among the personalities set to feature in the celebrity fixture, scheduled to begin at 1:30pm.

The Celebrity Match will form part of a wider programme of activities designed to give fans a full day of football, entertainment and celebration before the main legends’ fixture, which kicks off at 5pm. Gates open at 1:30pm.

Organized by Toptier Sports Management in collaboration with Afreximbank and CANEX as part of CANEX WKND 2026, the game will feature 15 Nigerian legends taking on 13 African icons in a celebration of the players whose achievements helped shape the history of football on the continent.

Beyond the match, the programme includes a football clinic involving 500 young players, entertainment and special recognition for the heroes of African football.

The Legends of Africa Football Game promises a memorable gathering of football royalty, bringing together generations of fans to celebrate the enduring legacy of the continent’s finest players.

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