Malawi star moves to Sweden

By Simon Reeves
BBC Sport, Sweden

Malawi striker Russell Mwafulirwa has joined Swedish premiership strugglers IFK Norrkoping on a three and half year contract from South African side Ajax Cape Town.

The cost of the deal was not revealed but Norrkoping's sporting director Mats Jingblad said he was a good signing.

"I think all his qualities will fit perfectly in our team," Jingblad told the club's website.

"We are waiting for all the paper work to be completed and hopefully he will join our team next week."

Jingblad described the 25-year-old striker, whose six seasons in the South African league included a stint at Jomo Cosmos, as a big, powerful player with a lot of qualities.

Mwafulirwa scored eight times in 28 appearances for Ajax Cape Town last season.

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