Talented Arsenal Midfielder Miguel Azeez Passed Fit To Face West Ham

Published: February 01, 2020

Talented Arsenal midfielder of Nigerian descent, Miguel Azeez has recovered from injury and starts on the bench in the ongoing game against West Ham United in the U18 Premier League, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.

The England U18 sensation has not featured for the Arsenal teams for over two months, with his last appearance coming against Chelsea on November 23.

Azeez is one of four players with Nigerian blood in their veins named in Arsenal's matchday squad, the others being Mazeed Ogungbo, Nathan Butler-Oyedeji and Daniel Oyegoke.

As for the Hammers, Nigeria U17 goalie Daniel Jinadu is on the bench for West Ham while there are starts for former Manchester United striker Mipo Odubeko and defender Josh Okocha.

Azeez has cemented his credentials as one of the top teenagers at the Arsenal Academy and has been handed runouts in the Premier League 2 and EFL Trophy this season at the age of 17.

He signed his first professional contract with The Gunners in September 2019.

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