MANILA, Philippines — Akari won the race to acquire Ateneo star Faith Nisperos. Now the Chargers are hoping to acquire another collegiate jewel – University of Santo Tomas’ Eya Laure.
“Mag-signing na kami soon,” Akari team manager Mozzy Ravena yesterday told The STAR referring to Nisperos.
The 23-year-old Nisperos, who decided to forego her final UAAP eligibility year, will be a key addition to a promising franchise that has shored up its roster by signing up veterans Dindin Manabat, Bang Pineda and Eli Soyud early this year.
Ravena said they’re now filling one of the team’s biggest needs – the middle blocker spot. She’s hoping that the talented Laure can fill the void.
“Middle blocker na lang kulang namin,” said Ravena. “Sana may pag-asa pa sa kanya (Laure). Grabe ‘yun if ever makuha namin.”
Laure, however, has yet to decide whether she’ll play her final year with the Tigresses or turn pro.
But whether or not Laure accepts Akari’s offer sheet, Ravena wants to relish the chance of having a young talent like Nisperos, who has the potential to turn into one of the league’s top draws.
“Aalagaan namin ‘yan. Franchise player material ‘yan,” said Ravena of Nisperos.