Work permit delays Efe Ambrose Celtic debut

Efe Ambrose debut for new club Glasgow Celtic will have to wait as he has yet to be granted a work permit.

Ambrose revealed that he will therefore head back to Israel immediately after the Nations Cup qualifier in Liberia so as to process his work permit.

"I am looking forward to my debut with Celtic but it would be delayed because I am yet to get a work permit,” said Ambrose, who signed a three-year contract with Celtic worth 1.5 million pounds.

“I don't see that to be a problem. I know I will get it because after the game in Liberia, I will head back to Israel to process it so that I can be available for Champions League action with my new club."

The defender, who has been handed jersey No 4 at the Glasgow team, added that a whole lot of factors were responsible for his move on the last day of transfer.