Nigerian National Team Forward Christian Makoulu Joins Hapoel Emek Gilboa Galil Afula
Hapoel Emek Gilboa Galil Afula announced the signing of Nigerian forward Christian Makoulu as part of their roster preparations for the 2026/27 basketball season. The 31-year-old, standing 2.06 meters tall, has a diverse international career, including three seasons at the University of Tennessee and one at the University of Texas in the NCAA.
Makoulu recently played in Italy for Udine, averaging 9.4 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. He also has experience playing in Japan with Akita Northern Happinets, Lithuania with Wolves, Spain with Zaragoza, and Italy with Treviso and Vassari. He is an active member of the Nigerian national team, having scored 13 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in a recent game against Rwanda.
Sharon Avrahami, the team's coach, expressed enthusiasm about the signing, highlighting Makoulu's experience, toughness, and strong character. Avrahami emphasized the club's efforts to secure the player and expressed confidence that Makoulu's addition will be a winning combination for the team.
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