Adekanye To Face Manchester United As Nigerian Talents Discover UYL Round Of 16 Opponents

Nigerian youngsters have discovered their next opponents in the round of sixteen of the UEFA Youth League following the draw that took place in Nyon on Friday afternoon.

Two-time champions Chelsea have registered midfielders Tariq Uwakwe and Faustino Anjorin, and Ola Aina's younger brother Jordan for the knockout rounds, and the trio are in line to be utilized against Feyenoord Rotterdam on February 20/21.

Manchester City will face Inter Milan in the next round. The Citizens U19 coach Simon Davies can call on the services of  Nathanael Ogbeta, Ashinme Kigbu, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Tom Dele-Bashiru and Felix Nmecha for the tie.

Ibadan-born winger Bobby Adekanye will surely fancy his chances of making the Liverpool squad against Manchester United, having featured in all their group matches and scoring three goals with one assist.

Tottenham Hotspur have been drawn to face Monaco. Goalkeeper Joshua Oluwayemi, Jubril Okedina, Timothy Eyoma, Chukwunonso Madueke, Moroyin Omolabi and Keanan Bennetts  have been registered by the London club for the knockout rounds.

Nigeria's standout performer in this season's UEFA Youth League Noah Okafor was recently promoted to the first team of FC Basel but remains eligible to play for the Swiss side when they visit Atlético Madrid.

Round of 16 Draw

Bayern München (GER) v Real Madrid (ESP)
Manchester City (ENG) v Internazionale Milano (ITA)
Atlético Madrid (ESP) v Basel (SUI)
Porto (POR) v Salzburg (AUT)
Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) v Barcelona (ESP)
Liverpool (ENG) v Manchester United (ENG)
Tottenham Hotspur (ENG) v Monaco (FRA)
Chelsea (ENG) v Feyenoord (NED)

Igho Kingsley

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