Wanderers invites 5 Nigerian players: Jay-Jay Okocha helping to scout

Mighty Be Forward Wanderers has linked with Nigerian football legend Jay Jay Okocha to send four players from the West African country to supplement their purchase of Japanese player Genki Nakamura, Nyasa Times understands.

The players being linked up for Wanderers deal are Dulu Mercy Ikena, Alex Orotomol, Lawrence Ikph, Dominc Eaarafa and Tony Henry Okh.

Wanderers have notified the Super League of Malawi of their intention to sign the Nigerian stars.

But club general secretary Mike Butao said the blues will not take all the five players.

He confirmed the club is dealing with Okocha and he will help to facilitate the players come to Malawi for coach Jack Chamangwana’s assessment.

Sulom secretary general Williams Banda told Nyasa Times that Wanderers have informed them that five foreign players should be put on pending transfer list.

“What remains for Wanderers is to submit International Transfer Certificates,” said Banda.

The Nigerian players are in their early 20’s

Last year Wanderers could not sign Nigerian player James Orash Slopajimu who was released after failing to impress.