Two Nigerian youngstars sign first professional contract

By means of their official website, EFL League One membership Ipswich City introduced on Friday that 4 academy students have signed their first skilled contracts at Portman Highway.

Promising Nigeria-eligible youngsters Edwin Agbaje and Jesse Nwabueze are a part of the quartet who agreed new offers with The Tractor Boys.

The duo have each put pen to paper on one-year contracts, with Ipswich City having the choice to increase their keep by an additional yr.

Agbaje predominantly performs as a fullback whereas Nwabueze may be deployed as a winger and attacker.

The defender has been a participant of Ipswich City since September 2020, becoming a member of them after stops at Irish golf equipment Shamrock Rovers, Edenderry City and Klub Kildare.

Agbaje impressed within the 2020-2021 FA Youth Cup, scoring in opposition to Swindon City within the fourth spherical earlier than discovering the online in a 2-1 loss to Liverpool within the semifinal.

Nwabueze and Agabje are eligible to symbolize Republic of Eire internationally other than Nigeria.