Former Sunshine Stars front-man Christian Ifeanyi Iyam's dreams of playing professional football outside the shores of Nigeria failed to materialize last February.<br /><br />Iyam, 20, underwent tests with Norwegian first division club Hodd, but did not convince Coach Lars Nielsen at the end of his trial period. <br /><br />The Nigerian youngster believes he was not offered a deal because he failed to prove his fitness at Hodd's training camp in Turkey.<br /><br />Iyam told allnigeriasoccer.com: ''After I played my first test game, I got injured, and I could no longer give my best. At the end of my trial period, the club told me they can't offer me a contract. Hodd is a good team for any young professional to start his career, they encourage young footballers.''<br /><br />''My agent has plans for me to undergo tests with a PSL team in South Africa. We are only waiting for an invitation letter from the club. So I am keeping my fitness by training on my own,'' adds Iyam.<br /><br />Iyam had earlier been linked with Helsingborgs, V&aring;lerenga, and Belgium clubs Gent and KV Mechelen.<br /><br /><br />