Nigerian Talent Olomola On The Cusp Of Breaking Into Southampton First Team

Olufela Olomola, 19, is close to fully earning promotion to the Southampton first team from the development squad, allnigeriasoccer.com understands.

For the fourth time this season, the young offensive player has made the Saints 18-man squad for a competitive fixture as they prepare to take on Chelsea in the Premier League.

Fela was handed his competitive debut in Southampton’s 1-0 win over Victor Anichebe’s  Sunderland in the League Cup, after sitting on the bench against Hapoel Beer Sheva (Europa League) and Leicester City (Premier League).

The Londoner was first considered for a first team game towards the end of last season when he was a non-playing substitute versus Sunderland in the Premier League. 

Olomola was on the books of the academy team of Arsenal before his shift to St. Mary’s Stadium in 2014.

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