Wednesday, August 05, 2009

Bulls Trialist Benedict Akwuegbu Wins Pay-Off

The former Nigerian international striker has won his battle for outstanding salary payment after taking his case to FIFA with the governing body ruling against Chinese club Beijing Hongdeng and awarding over 35,000 euros for breach of contract.

The Chinese club failed to pay his salary for three months in 2008. Following the FIFA intervention, the Club agreed to pay half the outstanding amount before July but failed to do so. Lawyers acting for Akwuegbu are now demanding full payment as a result of the default.

Akwuegbu told Goal.com: - "My lawyers are handling the case. Besides the pay-off, we are also asking for the club to pay for damages."

It is unclear at this stage if Akwuegbu is still at Edgar Street.

Another Bulls trialist, Mustapha Dumbuya, has signed a contract with Doncaster.

Meanwhile, former Bull Trent McClenahan has missed out on the Aussie squad for their friendly against The Republic of Ireland in Limerick on August 12.