2020 MLS SuperDraft : Brother Of Super Eagles Striker Selected By Orlando City

Published: January 09, 2020

Darly Dike, who is the younger brother of Nigeria international Bright Dike, was selected by Orlando City in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft on Thursday afternoon, informs the official website of the Lions.

The 19-year-old joins Orlando City after two years at the University of Virginia and contributed to 24 goals (15 goals, 9 assists) in 36 games over the course of his collegiate career.

Dike was eligible for the SuperDraft after signing a Generation adidas contract on January 7, 2020.

"Dike is a very exciting, young player. One of the youngest players in the draft...Extremely excited that we were able to get him," Orlando City SC EVP of Soccer Operations Luiz Muzzi said.

"And with the later picks we were able to get the guys that we wanted at that position and we hope that they come in and show well. We’re very excited to have them."

Daryl Dike will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of his sibling, Bright who appeared in 34 Major League Soccer matches for both Toronto and Portland Timbers, scoring 7 goals.

The American-Nigerian was the number five overall pick in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft.

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