Confirmed: Nigeria-eligible combative midfielder signs scholarship deal with West Ham

English Premier League club West Ham United have confirmed their new intake of academy scholars for the 2022-2023 season.

Nine promising players signed full-time Scholarship contracts with the Academy of Football, with five-time Hammer of the Year and Club legend Sir Trevor Brooking in attendance.

Allnigeriasoccer.com can now confirm that a second player of Nigerian descent is among the new intake of academy scholars.

Tyron Akpata joined left-footed striker Jemiah Umolu in signing a scholarship deal with the Hammers at the West Ham United Rush Green training ground. 

Akpata was offered a scholarship on the back of his brilliant performances for West Ham U16s in 2021.

West Ham's official website describes him as a 'combative midfielder who is really good at connecting the game and brings a lot of energy'.

Akpata, who has been at West Ham since U15 level, will be hoping to make his debut in the U18 Premier League next season.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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