Russian Premier League newcomers FC Anzhi Makhachkala have secured the signature of Nigerian international Lukman Abdulkarim Haruna on loan from Dynamo Kiev in Ukraine.The former Golden Eaglets star player who represented Nigeria at the Under 17 FIFA World Cup in 2007 has put pen to paper on a six-month contract which will see him remain at Anzhi Arena until December 31, 2015.
P.M.NEWS Sports learnt that this will be a reunion of sorts for Haruna and manager Yuri Pavlovich Semin, who tutored him at Dynamo Kiev from 2011 – 2012.
In his first words after the deal was completed, the superlative midfielder expressed delight joining the Russian side.
Lukman Haruna, Nigeria.
“I am very grateful to Yuri because he invited me to Anzhi. I really like to work with him.
“I’m glad to be here, and I intend to do everything in my power to make the team finish the season in the top five. I will also want to thank my family for their support and my fans back home in Nigeria.
“I want to assure all that I won’t let them down,” said the former Monaco star, who also featured for the country’s U-20 team at 2009 World Youth Championship.
Haruna, who is popularly called Apache, is tied to Dynamo Kiev until 30 June, 2016. …Read More
Source:: PM Newspaper
