SPL - Ibrahim set for Celtic switch

Wed, 18 Jan 18:33:00 2012

Celtic have announced the signing of Nigerian midfielder Rabiu Ibrahim subject to a successful work permit application.

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The 20-year-old will join the Parkhead side on a three-and-a-half year deal after impressing while on trial with the Hoops. The playmaker earned the move after making an impact in a practice match against St Johnstone when he played 60 minutes of the 3-2 victory.

The former PSV player marks Celtic's second piece of transfer business in as many days after announcing the signing of defender Jaroslaw Fojut on a pre-contract agreement yesterday.

Speaking of the capture of Ibrahim, manager Neil Lennon told the club's official website: "We have been very impressed by Rabiu.

"In my view he is a highly talented and exciting young player and someone who will be a tremendous addition to our squad.

"He is a playmaker, well balanced and a very intelligent footballer.

"We are really looking forward to him joining us."

PA Sport

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    titles in the bag, Celtic can't lose, will take­ another dodgy refereeing decision for Celtic to lose­ this, or just blatant cheating as usual, rangers are­ woeful.

    From inverkenny, on Fri 20 Jan 11:02

  2. the young crazy spiders insect crew are running the­ show.

    From Tony, on Fri 20 Jan 5:21
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    ONCE THE COLD COMES HE'LL BE OFFSKI

    From ?5 Mr big ears?, on Fri 20 Jan 4:41
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    duncan that load of dross beat ur team recently to go 2­ points ahead but dont let facts get in the way of rival­ banter haha

    From Ian, on Thu 19 Jan 17:13

  5. A Nigerian eh!, He should be good for 12 or 15 points­ [stolen ofcourse].

    From st mirren, on Thu 19 Jan 16:51

  6. Wee Lennon bought a load of dross last season...?and­ look what happened..doolally tim canny see it....shame­ really....4/55....o/42

    From Duncan, on Thu 19 Jan 16:29

  7. ......and before you tell me it's only a matter of­ time, you said that this time last year, and the year­ before that, and the year before that.

    From F., on Thu 19 Jan 14:23

  8. horse....... you haven't won this season's­ title yet!

    From F., on Thu 19 Jan 14:20

  9. Ah well that will be the title race over now .­ HaHaHaHaHa I'm quaking in my boots . : ) ­ MUGS !

    From Eddie Guru, on Thu 19 Jan 7:27
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    rangers have signed 2 players from iceland, they hope­ to sign another couple from tesco and matalan before­ the end of the transfer window.­
    GIRFUY...HH...YNWA...1888.

    From kertur1888, on Thu 19 Jan 7:11
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    Another signing to strengthen the new champs for next­ year's defense of the title.

    From horsewithnomane, on Thu 19 Jan 6:55

  12. Oh well,absoloutley knackered, away for a kip-dode,ive­ no idea who your arguing with-not sure you really need­ to get pissed the morra-youd just act the same but save­ some money-i mean that in a nice way.

    From CRAIG, on Thu 19 Jan 6:11
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    SHERBET
    Rangers are gonna be ok-rem yesterday one of­ the gers fans on here said "a family member is on­ the case and its going great" AHAHAHAHAHAHA-Theyll­ be lucky to complete the season-little whytie propably­ dosent even own the suit hes standing in!!!

    From CRAIG, on Thu 19 Jan 6:07
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    What's the difference between the 2012 Olympics and­ Rangers FC?
    The Olympics will last till September..

    From sherbet_d, on Thu 19 Jan 6:00
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    @1 ha ha good one liked­ that...................YOU'LL ALWAYS BE IN OUR­ SHADOW

    From the azzurri, on Thu 19 Jan 5:48
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    Neil and his staff do it again .

    Hail Neil Hail

    From thetwotoedsloth, on Thu 19 Jan 5:43
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    Now all we need is a centre forward and its job­ done!!!
    GLASGOWS GREEN N WHITE!!!

    From CRAIG, on Thu 19 Jan 5:41
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    Welcome to Celtic wee Rab, if you need any help finding­ us, take a look at the league table - you will find us­ at the top. Hail Hail.

    From figgzy77, on Thu 19 Jan 5:25
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