By Rasaq Oboirien
NIGERIA Premier League big guns, Kano Pillars and Lobi Stars could persuade Mountain of Fire Miracles Ministries FC of Lagos midfielder, Onuwa Chukwuka to join them before the players transfer window closes, reports NaijaSportsXtra.blogspot.com.
Onuwa who capped his brilliant form winning the Gold Cup Pre-season tourney most valuable player (mvp), was a delight to both Pillars and Lobi Stars coaching crew and indeed Ijebu-Ode fans when the Olukoya Boys played against them in the group stage and final.
A source close to the petit midfielder revealed:"Onuwa is been wooed by Pillars and Lobi Stars at the moment following his exploit in the prestigious Gold Cup tournament that ended on Sunday in Ijebu-Ode.
"After the games against Pillars and Lobi Stars, his cell phone number was asked for, and from then it has been several calls from both the Masu Gida and the 'Food Basket' team.
"To the extent Lobi Stars boss, (name withheld) told Onuwa to name his price that he wish he signs for the Makurdi base team."
At the wee hours of Monday before the MFM FC contingent returned to Lagos from Ijebu-Ode, Onuwa at the team's Classic Hotel in Imowo, said: "It's a transfer period so am not surprised that am been linked to either of these clubs.
"One thing for sure, I have a contract with the Olukoya Boys so am not in a hurry to go into discussion with any team for now, as I just want focus on the coming season which the League Management Company (LMC) says it would kick-off on December 18."
The Olukoya Boys who had a brilliant run in the Gold Cup tourney missed out on the ultimate prize via penalty shoot out after failing to convert their 8th spot kick thus making the Koko Uwa team to lift the crown 4-3 on penalties after full time score stood at goalless.
