<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com </b>understands that Southend United have extended the contract of Anglo - Nigerian defender Jordan Alawode-Williams. <br /><br />Despite interest from other unnamed teams in England, the 17 - year - old has put pen to paper on a fresh one - year deal with the newly - promoted League One club.<br /><br />At the age of nine, Williams began his career at Arsenal before moving to fellow Londoners Charlton Athletic two years later.<br /><br />The fullback spent five seasons at The Valley, then shifted to Southend United when he turned 15.<br /><br />Jordan Alawode-Williams, who is believed to be on the radar of the Nigeria Federation , models his game after Celtic defender Efe Ambrose.<br />