English Premier League club Crystal Palace have handed a trial to prolific Nigerian striker Adewusi Habeeb as they weigh up the possibility of securing his services, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. 

Habeeh has earned a trial at The Eagles following his impressive displays for Brooke House College Football Academy, which produced the likes of former Galatasaray forward Jesse Sekidika and ex-Rangers youth teamer Thompson Ishaka.

Before moving to the United Kingdom to continue his football development, he was the top scorer in the Nigerian U19 Youth League (South Western Region), netting 18 goals for Lagos-based academy Shuffle Select.

Blessed with excellent footwork and a strong physical presence in the box, Adewusi also boasts a powerful shot and is capable of scoring with either foot.

Adewusi was born in May 2009 so must attain the age of majority before signing his first professional contract with Crystal Palace, should he impress the youth team coaches during his trial period. 

Crystal Palace have several players of Nigerian descent within their youth ranks, including Mofe Jemide, Asher Agbinone, Chuks Okoli, Oladotun Lamidi and Jemiah Umolu.

Victor Moses stands out as arguably the most prominent Nigerian product of the Crystal Palace academy, having won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations and featured at two World Cups.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel