GBENGA AROKOYO Inching Closer To Mjallby Debut

Published: June 18, 2012

Central defender Gbenga Arokoyo is inching closer to his first team debut with Swedish club Mjällby AIF.

The youngster, who is presently playing for the reserve team, was an unused substitute in Mjällby's fixtures against Gefle and Syrianska FC in May.

Arokoyo has been brilliant for the reserve team, playing eight games, and scoring twice. Last weekend, the 19-year-old played exhibition matches against Djurgården and Kalmar FF.

The former Kwara Football Academy player told allnigeriasoccer.com: ''I almost made my debut before the league went on break, but I could not from the bench. I know my time will soon come. I am really working hard to get into the first team.''

Gbenga Arokoyo is under contract with Mjällby AIF until the end of the 2015 season.