Antonio Conte names Nigerian central defender in Tottenham's main Premier League squad
Published: February 04, 2022Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte has selected Nigerian central defender Tobi Omole in his main Premier League squad for the remainder of the 2021-2022 season following the close of the January transfer window.
The Italian football selection has selected 20 players in the squad list with the Arsenal-reared youngster making the cut.
A homegrown player, Omole was born on December 17, 1999 so is not age-eligible to included as an U21 player and scholar.
The 22-year-old was also included in Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League squad for the first half of the season.
Though he has yet to make his Premier League bow, Omole was a non-playing substitute in the London derby versus Crystal Palace back in September and has trained with the first team on countless occasions.
The Hale End Academy product has been offered a new deal by Tottenham ahead of next season.
2021 Super Eagles invitee Joshua Oluwayemi, who has entered the last five months of his contract, has been registered as an U21 player.
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