Ahli still in Worgu hunt

Ahli's talks with Enyimba over signing Steven Worgu are not over, despite reports tipping the sensational striker to join the Sudanese League, Ahli marketing manager Adli Al-Qaeyi said. <br>

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الأحد، 19 أكتوبر 2008 - 15:05

Worgu ignored Ahli's bid

Ahli's talks with Enyimba over signing Steven Worgu are not over, despite reports tipping the sensational striker to join the Sudanese League, Ahli marketing manager Adli Al-Qaeyi said.

"The negotiations are in progress," Al-Qaeyi told reporters following Ahli's 1-0 victory over Enyimba in the African Champions League semis on Saturday.

The Egyptian champions are long-time admirers of Worgu, who leads the Champions League scorers' charts with 13 goals.

Reports said that Sudan's Merreikh are closer than Ahli to signing the 19-year-old forward.

The Sudanese side had reportedly agreed on Worgu price tag, whereas the five-time African champions are a bit reluctant.

Enyimba demand $1.5 million while Worgu wants $1 million per season.

"We are now negotiating the financial terms and hope we can seal the deal for a lower price," Al-Qaeyi said.