Ghana Premier League Top Striker Zubairu Ibrahim Set to Join Austrian Giants

• King Faisal forward Zubairu Ibrahim is set to complete a transfer move from the Ghana top-flight league to the Austrian Bundesliga
• The Ghana U-20 captain is currently in Graz preparing to sign his new contract with the football club in Austria
• Zubairu has lit up the Ghana Premier League since his breakthrough campaign last season, scoring seven goals

King Faisal talismanic forward Zubairu Ibrahim is on the verge of joining an unnamed club in the Austrian top-flight league.

The forward’s magnificent form in the just-ended campaign attracted interest from GPL Champions Kumasi Asante Kotoko and clubs in Germany, as well as across Europe.

In trial games for the Austrian game, Zubairu scored three goals in three matches, according to ExtraTimeOnline.

The 18-year-old hit a hat-trick against Kotoko to help King Faisal complete the double over their City rivals in a troubling campaign for the In Shaa Allah Boys.

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The report further claims that Zubairu’s likely destination is in Austria where he is completing the final details of his contract ahead of a mega move.

The National U-20 captain has lit up the Ghana Premier League since his breakthrough campaign last season.

His seven-goals this term helped Faisal retain their Premier League status following a difficult second half of the season where they finished just two points above the relegation zone.

We wont buy foreign players but we will use colts boys to beat you - Alhaji Grusah boasts

Sports Brief earlier reported that Bankroller and owner of King Faisal, Alhaji Karim Grusah has taken a dig at rivals Kumasi Asante Kotoko after his side's victory on Sunday, November 5, 2021.

According to Alhaji Grusah, he won't spend a dime in bringing foreign players to the club but he will recruit juvenile players and still beat the Porcupine Warriors.

In a video posted on Twitter, spotted by Sports Brief, Alhaji Grusah boastfully reacted to King Faisal's victory at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.