Nigeria-eligible star signs with Liverpool

Nigeria-eligible star signs with Liverpool

Afolami Onanuga, a Nigerian youngster, has signed a professional contract with Liverpool football club.

The youngster has had several impressive performances with the Liverpool youth team since joining the club.

The midfielder joined Liverpool at a very young age and made his debut for the Reds Under 16 team.

Afolami Onanuga in action for Liverpool youth team -- Credit: Imago

Afolami Onanuga's contract

Afolami Onanuga, a box-to-box central midfield player made his debut in 2022-23 for Liverpool FC U18s while still an U16.

Academy scout Ricky Heywood saw Fola playing grassroots football in Manchester and brought him to the Academy as a U11 player.

In the latter part of the 2022-2023 season, he scored a wonderful goal in a 4-0 victory away at Newcastle United, demonstrating his ability to score goals and having a tremendous engine.

Afolami Onanuga, Liverpool's youngster -- Credit: Imago

He has signed his first professional contract with Liverpool after impressing the club with his abilities.

The signing of Fola's professional contract was announced on X by Liverpool's official account, "Afolami Onanuga has signed his first professional contract with #LFC."

The youngster begins a new journey to become a great footballer and looks forward to greater things with Liverpool.

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