Levski take Nigerian pair
Friday, July 19, 2002
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PFC Levski Sofia have signed Nigerian midfield duo Justice Christopher and Garba Lawal.
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Bulgarian title-winners PFC Levski Sofia have signed the Nigerian international midfield duo of Justice Christopher and Garba Lawal ahead of their UEFA Champions League bow in the second qualifying round.
New deals
Christopher, 20, has signed a four-year contract after joining from Belgian club R. Antwerp FC. Lawal, 28, formerly with Roda JC in the Netherlands, has agreed a two-year deal and took part in Levski's friendly against FC Botev Plovdiv on Tuesday.
Skonto tie
Levski are almost certain to face Latvia's FC Skonto in their opening Champions League game after the Riga team's 5-0 first-leg victory against League of Wales team Barry Town AFC in their first qualifying round tie.