All Eyes On Nigerian Neymar As Porto Battle Arsenal In PLIC Final
Published: May 08, 2018
Arsenal and Porto will step out onto the Emirates stadium turf this evening as both sides battle for the Premier League International Cup, a trophy which would seal a double for the North London club U23s for the season.
Having won the Premier League 2 title in style, the hosts would want to end the season on a high with the one last trophy within their grasp.
Arsenal would be shorn of some of their most influential players as all of Xavier Amaechi, Bukayo Saka and Folarin Balogun are away on international duty with the England U17s.
Aaron Eyoma has returned from his trials with Derby County and is set to play a role for the young Gunners while the trio of defensive band, Joseph Olowu, Tobi Omole and Tolaji Bola are all in contention for Steve Gatting's side.
James Olayinka is equally set to play a vital role for his side if they are to come away victorious.
For Porto, ex-Tottenham Hotspur trainee Musa Yahaya could be on parade for the young Dragons when they come to town.
The former Nigerian U17 wonderkid, hailed as the Nigerian Neymar in these parts, has gone the distance in two Premier League International Cup outings.
He has made 26 appearances for the Porto B team this season, scoring three goals.
Emmanuel Chinaza
Having won the Premier League 2 title in style, the hosts would want to end the season on a high with the one last trophy within their grasp.
Arsenal would be shorn of some of their most influential players as all of Xavier Amaechi, Bukayo Saka and Folarin Balogun are away on international duty with the England U17s.
Aaron Eyoma has returned from his trials with Derby County and is set to play a role for the young Gunners while the trio of defensive band, Joseph Olowu, Tobi Omole and Tolaji Bola are all in contention for Steve Gatting's side.
James Olayinka is equally set to play a vital role for his side if they are to come away victorious.
For Porto, ex-Tottenham Hotspur trainee Musa Yahaya could be on parade for the young Dragons when they come to town.
The former Nigerian U17 wonderkid, hailed as the Nigerian Neymar in these parts, has gone the distance in two Premier League International Cup outings.
He has made 26 appearances for the Porto B team this season, scoring three goals.
Emmanuel Chinaza
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