Glentoran make statement of intent with double swoop

Burundi international midfielder Bigirimana, who has enjoyed spells with Coverntry City, Motherwell and Hibs during his career, as well as an unsuccessful loan spell with Rangers in 2015, appeared at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations and will bolster Mick McDermott's option after the departure of Navid Nasseri to Belfast rivals, Linfield.

The midfielder will be joined at the Oval by Gibraltarian international keeper Coleing who makes the move from Gibraltar Premier Division Europa having made four appearances for his national team.

Meanwhile several first team members, including Ciaran O'Connor and veteran keeper Elliott Morris with whom Coleing will battle for the No. 1 shirt, have been secured on new deals.

Also extending their stay at the Oval were defender Stevie Gordon, Cameron Stewart and Mal Smith as McDermott begins to shape his squad ahead of the new season.