Qatar Sports Club reach deal to sign striker Iajour

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Thursday, June 25th 2015 11:31 AM

DOHA: Qatar Sports Club has signed a deal with Mouhcine Iajour, a Moroccan striker with reputation for goals. The Qatar Stars League (QSL) outfit said on its website: Qatar Sports Club has signed the deal with Mouhcine Iajour who is expected to reach Doha on July 9. A medical examination will be carried out before he is presented to the media." The post on the website added: "Mouhcine Iajour will train with his new team mates in Doha before the side leaves for Spain for a pre-season training camp." In 2013, the 30-year-old became the first African footballer to emerged as FIFA Club World Cup's top scorer. Iajour began his career at his hometown club Raja Casablanca in 2003. After staying there for four years, he moved to FC Chiasso. He returned to Raja Casablanca in 2012. After a season, Iajour won his first league title with Raja. In 2013, Raja qualified to play in the FIFA Club World Cup as league champions of the host country. On 11 December 2013, Iajour scored a goal in the 2–1 victory against Auckland City in the play-off for quarter finals. His team eventually defeated Monterrey with 2–1 in the quarter finals. A week later, he scored a goal in a 3–1 victory against Atletico Mineiro in the semi-finals.