Former Nigerian national U-15 team forward Dennis Emmanuel Bonaventure is in line to make his ninth appearance for former Ukrainian champions Zorya Luhansk in their UEFA Europa league game on Thursday.

Bonaventure, who sports the number 42 jersey,  turned 19 last month and has scored once in his first eight games of his debut season in Europe.  

He played alongside Taiwo Awoniyi, Chidera Eze, Kelechi Iheanacho, Akpan Udoh, John Lazarus among others in the national U-15 team and is known for his pace, strength and good dribbling abilities in addition to his finishing prowess.

His agent, Dr. Leonard Maduabum says Bonaventure is capable of inflicting a reasonable damage on Jose Mourinho led Manchester United at the Chornomorets Stadium in Odessa, Ukraine.

“He received a knock about four days ago but is back in training and will definitely play a part against Manchester United.

“Nigerians should watch out for the player with jersey number 42, he will be out to hurt Manchester United.” Leonard said.

Zorya are bottom of group A of the UEFA Europa League with just two points and would only be playing for pride on Thursday when they confront Manchester United.

Zorya Luhansk once had Nigerian striker Lucky Idahor on their payroll.

Igho Kingsley

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