Promising Striker Of Nigerian Descent Scores First Career Brace For Manchester United Team

Published: March 11, 2020

Manchester United U-18s ran out 3-2 winners at Everton in a league game on Tuesday evening, with Nigeria-eligible striker, Deji Sotona scoring a first career brace for the young Red Devils in the victory, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.

Manager Neil Ryan handed starts to two youngsters with Nigerian blood running in their veins in the shape of Sotona and Shola Shoretire at the USM Finch Farm, while Dillon Hoogewerf missed out for the visitors through injury.

Sotona put his team ahead after 29 minutes when he received a pass from Lukasz Bejger and chested home past goalkeeper An-Luk Leban.

He would then make it 3-1 in the 66th minute when he won and converted a penalty, following good work from his strike partner Shoretire.

With his strike yesterday, the highly-rated striker has directly contributed to 12 goals (5 goals, 7 assists) in 22 appearances this season for the club.

Up next for Manchester United is a league clash with Newcastle United at Trafford Training Centre in Carrington.

Emmanuel Chinaza

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