Done Deals: Two Talented Nigerians Pen New Contracts With West Brom
Published: July 18, 2017
Two young Nigerian talents have been rewarded with new deals at Premier League club West Brom.
Tom Solanke and Yusuff Ojebode have been offered full-time scholarships by the Baggies which became activated on July 1, 2017.
Central defender Solanke joined West Brom Academy in 2012 from Solihull Juniors FC, and has appeared for the Baggies U18s squad in the U18 Premier League.
The 16-year-old, who is eligible for Nigeria through his parents, has caps for England's U15 and U16 national teams.
The promising striker Yusuff Ojebode assisted West Brom win the Premier League U15 Floodlit Cup (South) last year, and netted against Chelsea in the showpiece game.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : solihullfc.co.uk
Tom Solanke and Yusuff Ojebode have been offered full-time scholarships by the Baggies which became activated on July 1, 2017.
Central defender Solanke joined West Brom Academy in 2012 from Solihull Juniors FC, and has appeared for the Baggies U18s squad in the U18 Premier League.
The 16-year-old, who is eligible for Nigeria through his parents, has caps for England's U15 and U16 national teams.
The promising striker Yusuff Ojebode assisted West Brom win the Premier League U15 Floodlit Cup (South) last year, and netted against Chelsea in the showpiece game.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : solihullfc.co.uk
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