Nigerian Striker Fortune Bassey Joins Maccabi Jaffa
Nigerian forward Fortune Bassey, who previously played for Hapoel Petah Tikva, has officially signed with Maccabi Jaffa of the National League. The 27-year-old striker was released from Ferencváros this summer and will join Jaffa as a free agent, aiming to help the team avoid relegation.
Bassey's potential move to Jaffa was first reported by Sport Channel. He began his career in the Czech Republic with Bohemians after being discovered through a talent scouting program in Nigeria. In 2022, he transferred from České Budějovice to Ferencváros for 1.5 million euros, but struggled to establish himself and was loaned out multiple times.
During the 2023/24 season, Bassey played for Hapoel Petah Tikva, scoring six goals in 34 appearances across all competitions. However, he was unable to prevent the team from being relegated.
Earlier on Friday, Maccabi Jaffa secured their first win of the season in the National League, defeating Hapoel Afula 1-0 away. The addition of Bassey is expected to bolster the team's efforts to climb out of the relegation zone.
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