Norwegian Government Rescues Chuks Akabueze From Missing Europa League Tie Against Sheriff
Published: July 02, 2015
The Norwegian government had to come to the rescue of Chuks Akabueze or he would have been unavailable for selection in Odd Grenland’s Europa League first round qualifying tie against Sheriff Tiraspol on Thursday night.
The former Flying Eagles winger traveled to Moldova with his Norwegian residence permit but was not allowed entry into the country because he did not have a valid visa.
The Norwegian government had to contact its embassy in Bucharest before Bentley was issued an entry permit.
There was no way Bentley would have been issued the visa in Norway as it takes a minimum of 14 days to process.
Bentley is now at his team’s hotel after spending the night at the departure hall of the airport, according to Odd Grenland’s Facebook page.
It would be recalled that Akeem Latifu missed Hodd’s Europa League second round qualifying fixture against FC Aktobe two years ago because he was refused a visa.
The former Flying Eagles winger traveled to Moldova with his Norwegian residence permit but was not allowed entry into the country because he did not have a valid visa.
The Norwegian government had to contact its embassy in Bucharest before Bentley was issued an entry permit.
There was no way Bentley would have been issued the visa in Norway as it takes a minimum of 14 days to process.
Bentley is now at his team’s hotel after spending the night at the departure hall of the airport, according to Odd Grenland’s Facebook page.
It would be recalled that Akeem Latifu missed Hodd’s Europa League second round qualifying fixture against FC Aktobe two years ago because he was refused a visa.
Latest News
- Ndidi's goal against his favourite opponent helps Leicester to a 5-0 rout of Aribo's Southampton
- Madueke features, Chukwuemeka benched as ruthless Arsenal record biggest-ever win against Chelsea
- Executive director confirms Wrexham are desperate to sign Arsenal GK Okonkwo on permanent deal
- 'The whole world knows' - Osimhen reiterates he is inspired by Chelsea legend Drogba
- 'It's going to be difficult' - Bournemouth boss on whether Solanke can win the PL golden boot award
- Trends and forecasts: Analysis of current trends in sports betting
- Atalanta's top assister Lookman, two other players of Nigerian descent named in Serie A TOTW
- Arsenal and Juventus join Chelsea, Man City, Man Utd in race to sign Crystal Palace's quad-national winger Olise
- 2006 Ballon d'Or winner Fabio Cannavaro admits he would have struggled to mark Osimhen of last season
- Navigating the world of Melbet
Football News 24/7
News Categories
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football