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Africa-Press – Ghana. <\/strong><\/span>Ghana forward Abdul Majeed Waris rejected a move back to the French Ligue 1 after sealing a move to the Cypriot League. The former Lorient forward attracted interest from former club FC Nantes in the summer transfer window, but decided to take a new adventure by signing for Anorthorsis Famagusta.<\/p>\n

Majeed Waris has signed a two-year contract with Cypriot First Division club a free transfer after parting ways with French club RB Strasbourg last month.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnorthosis Famagusta announces the signing of a contract with footballer Abdul Majeed Waris. The agreement lasts until the summer of 2024.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe welcome the footballer to our team and wish him every success with the “Phoenix” on his chest,\u201d Anorthosis Famagusta announced.<\/p>\n

Anorthosis believe the former Ghana international can help them achieve their season goals. The 30-year-old could make his debut for Anorthosis on Saturday when they host Pafos in a league match. Waris has previously played for Trabzonspor, Porto, Valencia, Lorient, and Nantes, among other clubs.<\/p>\n

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