Ex-Watford, Crystal Palace Trialists Sign New Deals With EFL Club Morecambe

Published: May 23, 2019

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands two Nigerian teenagers have agreed new deals with English Football League club Morecambe ahead of the 2019-2020 season.

Adeyinka Giwa and Ayo Shogbeni have already signed scholarship contracts with the Seasiders which will be activated on July 1, 2019.

While Giwa is a central midfielder, Shogbeni, who stands at 6ft 4in, is predominantly deployed as a central defender and both will strengthen the U18 squad of Morecambe next season.

Prior to their move to Morecambe, Giwa had trials at Watford and Shogbeni trained with Crystal Palace.

The two promising teenagers are expected to report for pre-season training on June 28, 2019.

Another Nigerian teenager Ibrahim Bakare will enter the second year of his scholarship with Morecambe next season.

He previously had trials with Chelsea, Fleetwood Town, Blackpool and Luton before he was snapped up by Morecamble.

Bakare has been training with East Soccer Base to stay sharp and fit for the new season.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel