Why Manchester United's Fastest Player Is Perfect For Nigeria Youth Teams
Published: May 28, 2020
There is a glut of Nigeria-eligible starlets on the books of Premier League clubs, players who are very talented and willing to take risks for the betterment of their careers, and prominent amongst them is Manchester United's Ayodeji Sotona, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.
Still aged only 17 and playing for the U-18s, to say he is talented enough for the U-23 side is trite even, as he has been tipped to break into the club's reserve squad anytime soon based on his goalscoring prowess.
Blessed with an unwavering knack for getting into decent positions in the final third as well as a silky drive tailored to beat the keenest of markers, Sotona is a player very well suited to the modern game, which is precisely why he will benefit Nigeria's national teams.
Though he was born in Ireland, the youngster is eligible for the Flying Eagles or the Olympic Eagles and is a player that deserves to be courted by the NFF, as he will add value to any of these youth teams he is added to.
First team gaffer Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has already witnessed first-hand the potentials of the lad, as he has been in attendance a couple of times to watch the sensation dazzle for the club in the FA Youth Cup.
It is important the NFF do not sleep on such talent, and should set the wheels in motion with respect to convincing him to pledge to the Nigerian course as Ireland will be waiting on the wings to do so.
Emmanuel Chinaza
It is nigh impossible to count one too many youngsters at the Leigh Sports Village without naming the fleet-footed winger, having seen him maintain an incredible rise with the youth teams of the Red Devils and there could be more to come for him in the nearest future.
Sotona has been touted as the fastest player at Manchester United, clocking a staggering
maximum speed of 22.9mph – more than 1.2mph ahead of second quickest
Diogo Dalot in tests at United's Carrington training
complex last September.
Still aged only 17 and playing for the U-18s, to say he is talented enough for the U-23 side is trite even, as he has been tipped to break into the club's reserve squad anytime soon based on his goalscoring prowess.
Blessed with an unwavering knack for getting into decent positions in the final third as well as a silky drive tailored to beat the keenest of markers, Sotona is a player very well suited to the modern game, which is precisely why he will benefit Nigeria's national teams.
Though he was born in Ireland, the youngster is eligible for the Flying Eagles or the Olympic Eagles and is a player that deserves to be courted by the NFF, as he will add value to any of these youth teams he is added to.
First team gaffer Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has already witnessed first-hand the potentials of the lad, as he has been in attendance a couple of times to watch the sensation dazzle for the club in the FA Youth Cup.
It is important the NFF do not sleep on such talent, and should set the wheels in motion with respect to convincing him to pledge to the Nigerian course as Ireland will be waiting on the wings to do so.
Emmanuel Chinaza
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