By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Libyan club Al Hilal Benghazi have signed Nigerian striker Junior Ajayi on a free transfer.
The former U-23 Eagles goal poacher last played for Egyptian club Smouha SC.
The 28-year-old joined Al Hilal for the remainder of the season.
Due to ongoing political unrest in Sudan, both Al Hilal and rivals El Merrikh are participating in the Mauritania League.
Ajayi has played in North Africa for most of his professional career.
The forward was in the books of Tunisian club, CS Sfaxien in the 2015/16 season, scoring
10 goals in 28 appearances.
Ajayi enjoyed a more successful spell with Egyptian giants Al Ahly.
He won four league and two CAF Champions League titles with the Red Devils.
