Crystal Palace boss promotes two teenagers of Nigerian descent to first team training pre-Everton

Published: March 20, 2022

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira promoted two teenagers of Nigerian descent to first team training in his side's final workout ahead of their Emirates FA Cup meeting with Alex Iwobi's Everton.

The legendary Arsenal captain ran the rule over Republic of Ireland youth international of Nigerian descent Tayo Adaramola and center forward David Omilabu in the training session held at Copers Cope Road.

Exciting left-back Adaramola has featured in the last two rounds of the Emirates FA Cup, helping the Eagles see off Hartlepool United and Stoke City.

His other squad involvement for the first team was against Chelsea in a Premier League clash on February 19.

One of the best youth prospects at Palace, Omilabu has yet to make his senior debut and has not been listed for a first team since joining the club.

So far this season, the 19-year-old has scored twice in twenty-two appearances in the Premier League 2.

Should he step out onto the pitch against the Toffees for his professional debut, the club's U18 Player of the Season for 2020-2021 will be wearing the number 50 at the back of his jersey.

Former Super Eagles invitees Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise were also involved in Palace's last workout.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

Photo Credit : cpfc.co.uk

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