Exclusive: Nigeria Under 17 Coach To Run The Rule Over Crystal Palace Whizkid Jason Akiotu, Dubbed The Next David Alaba
Published: November 24, 2014
According to leaks gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com editorial staff, highly - rated Crystal Palace starlet Jason Akiotu has been invited by Golden Eaglets coach Emmanuel Amuneke to undergo screening with the squad starting from December 14.
The 16 - year - old is eligible to turn out for both the England and Nigeria national teams, but he has not yet committed his international future to any of the countries.
After being briefed by their scouting network, Nigeria are winning the race to cap Jason Akiotu ahead of the Three Lions, with coach Emmanuel Amuneke expected to run the rule over him next month.
Jason Akiotu, whose playing style has been compared to David Alaba, can cover several roles in midfield, and can be handy at left back.
Born in London on March 3rd 1998, the youngster has been on the books of Crystal Palace for the past six years.
He is described as a pacy player, has good aerial ability and can strike the balls from distance.
Photo Credit : Private
The 16 - year - old is eligible to turn out for both the England and Nigeria national teams, but he has not yet committed his international future to any of the countries.
After being briefed by their scouting network, Nigeria are winning the race to cap Jason Akiotu ahead of the Three Lions, with coach Emmanuel Amuneke expected to run the rule over him next month.
Jason Akiotu, whose playing style has been compared to David Alaba, can cover several roles in midfield, and can be handy at left back.
Born in London on March 3rd 1998, the youngster has been on the books of Crystal Palace for the past six years.
He is described as a pacy player, has good aerial ability and can strike the balls from distance.
Photo Credit : Private
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