Sam Adekugbe Joins Brighton & Hove Albion On Loan From Vancouver Whitecaps
Published: July 17, 2016
Football League Championship side Brighton & Hove Albion FC have announced the signing of Canada international of Nigerian descent Sam Adekugbe on loan from MLS outfit Vancouver Whitecaps.The defender has penned a deal that will keep him at the Seagulls until the end of next season, that is June 30, 2016, following a successful trial.
The London-born fullback represented the youth teams of AFC Clayton, Calgary Foothills Saints and Calgary Foothills Rapids prior to signing a professional contract with Vancouver Whitecaps in 2013.
Adekugbe was part of the Canadian youth teams before he made his competitive debut for The Reds in a World Cup qualifier against Belize.
He will begin the 2016-2017 season with the U21s squad.
Igho Kingsley
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