Highly-Rated Nigerian Teen Olowu Excited After Debut For Arsenal U21s
Arsenal U21s shared the spoils in their first pre-season fixture, playing a 2-2 draw with their Bournemouth counterparts at London Colney on Saturday. <br /><br />Coach Steve Gatting named Aaron Eyoma in his starting line-up while new scholar Joseph Olowu made his debut for the U21s after his introduction as a substitute.<br /><br />The highly-rated central defender tweeted after the game : “God’s timing is immaculate, so grateful to make my U21s debut against Bournemouth 21s in a 2-2 draw.”<br /><br />Aged 17 and born in the United Kingdom, Olowu is expected to be a regular for the Gunners 18s squad in the forthcoming season.<br /><br />Nigeria international Alex Iwobi, <span class="st"> Chuba Akpom, Tolaji Bola, Xavier Amaechi, Olayinka, Toby Omole and goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo are on the books of the Emirates outfit.<br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel <br /><br />Photo Credit : Twitter.com<br /></span>
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