How five ex-Manchester United teenagers of Nigerian descent reacted after Shoretire set new club record

Published: February 26, 2021

Shola Shoretire was delighted after setting a new record for Manchester United in their goalless draw with Real Sociedad in a Europa League round of 32 second-leg clash on Thursday night.

When Shoretire stepped out onto the Old Trafford turf in the 76th minute to replace Mason Greenwood, he became the club's youngest ever player in a European match, at the age of 17 years and 23 days.

The Anglo-Nigerian winger broke the previous record held by Norman Whiteside who was 17 years and 131 days old when he made his European debut against Valencia on September 15, 1982.

Reacting to his achievement, Shoretire said on Instagram : "What a feeling to make my European debut! To become United’s youngest ever player in Europe is an incredible honour and a proud moment for me and my family! On to the next round 😁🔴".

The post has been liked 67,738 times and drew reactions from five teenagers of Nigerian descent who were previously on the books of Manchester United before moving on to pastures new.

Shoretire's good pal now at West Ham, Mipo Odubeko,18, said : "Congrats my bro, keep pushing❤️".

The 18-year-old Noah Ohio who spent a season with Shoretire at the Manchester United academy said : "💯❤️".

Derby County's Ola Ibrahim who opted to leave Man Utd last summer said : "Big player ❤️".

Junior Nkwonta, who wasn't offered a scholarship by the Red Devils for the 2020-2021 season , also reacted to the historic feat : "Only the beginning...".

Another Manchester United academy product now at Derby County, Osazee Aghatise, 18, said : "❤️❤️".

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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