Juwon Oshaniwa released by Hearts

Super Eagles forgotten left back Juwon Oshaniwa has been released by Scottish club Hearts.

The Afcon 2013 gold medalist was let go after falling to make any first-team appearance last season. The club announced his departure on their website on Wednesday, a year before his contract had been due to expire "Juwon Oshaniwa has left Hearts by mutual consent. The Nigerian full-back’s contract has been ended early, allowing him to move on and find another club. Juwon signed for Hearts in September 2015 and went on to make 25 appearances in a maroon shirt. The club wishes Juwon well in the future," the club posted.

Juwon's playing style has been widely criticized in Scotland. He also featured at Brazil 2014 with Nigeria.

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