Okon takes APOEL opportunity
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
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APOEL FC have shown their intent ahead of the UEFA Cup draw by signing former Australia midfielder Paul Okon.
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Varied career
The 33-year-old former Socceroos captain has had a varied career, playing in England for Leeds United AFC, Middlesbrough FC and Watford FC and in Italy with S.S. Lazio, ACF Fiorentina and Vicenza Calcio. He comes to APOEL on a free transfer from Belgian second division side KV Oostende, replacing departing Englishman Chris Bart-Williams.
UEFA Cup entry
APOEL, Cypriot runners-up in 2004/05, will begin their tenth UEFA Cup campaign against a team from either Malta, F.Y.R. Macedonia, Albania, Andorra or San Marino.
