English Championship side Watford have moved to secure the future of highly rated Anglo - Nigerian forward Ogo Obi .<br /><br />The 16 - year - old has signed a preliminary contract with the Hornets, which will become activated when he turns 18 two years from now. <br /><br />Also, the ex Manchester United target has signed scholarship terms with the Hornets which will run until the 2016 - 2017 season.<br /><br />&ldquo;This is great news for the football club. It again highlights the opportunities we hand to young players who we feel can progress from the club&rsquo;s Academy to the first-team. <br /><br />&ldquo;There&rsquo;s plenty of competition with securing young players so we&rsquo;re happy to have a talented player like Ogo who can continue improving with our Academy,&rdquo; Watford&rsquo;s Sporting Director Luke Dowling told the official website.<br /><br />Ogo Obi displayed his wares at the Milk Cup tournament, netting 3 goals in 4 matches for Manchester United, whom he trialed with.<br /><br />Photo Credit : <a class="ProfileHeaderCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/OgoObi9">Twitter @<span class="u-linkComplex-target">OgoObi9</span></a>