A local second division club in Kano State – Super Stars FC is in the news after they signed-in a new player, Ibrahim Salisu Iriyos for N5,000 – approximately $14. The unbelievable report from BBC news says that the transfer is the most expensive in the town.

Ibrahim Iriyos is a football striker appreciated for scoring goals in his previous club – Aston Villa Gano, but has an eye for Superstars FC.
He trains with Super Stars FC whenever Aston Villa Gano goes on break. He pricked the Superstars FC managers during training sessions with his striking prowess. Ibrahim Iriyos now plays with Superstars FC of Kano State.
Super Stars FC and Aston Villa Gana are in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area of Kano State.
Some Twitter users were straightforward.
Days of little beginnings….Bible says despise not!
— Giddy$$$ (@Giddy_Gatsby) September 10, 2019
Some remarked how impoverished Northern Nigeria is.
That’s like N5million in the north. Southerners won’t understand.
— Hercules Goje (@godwinessang001) September 10, 2019
Others looked at the brighter side.
It’s still something na! More like a compensation fee for his development at this parent club.
— Uncle Wilson™ (@iam_wilsons) September 10, 2019
Ranters weren’t missing out.
It’s still something na! More like a compensation fee for his development at this parent club.
— Uncle Wilson™ (@iam_wilsons) September 10, 2019
Meanwhile, Mr Presdent was dragged into this.
Lol..
Nigeria will not kill me.
After making us to suffer.
With this useless president.
One club is buying player for 5k. If na me i go collect am and japa…omo https://t.co/NQb2DLYOmR— druglord⚓✈️✈️ (@Ayodeji30746348) September 10, 2019
The Amebos came around too.
Ridiculous! He better find something else to do! My friend’s driver earns 75K monthly!
— Dr Akin Othman (@Akinothman) September 10, 2019
A pinch of savage summarised it all.
Ridiculous! He better find something else to do! My friend’s driver earns 75K monthly!
— Dr Akin Othman (@Akinothman) September 10, 2019
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