By Oluwadamilola Olaleye
Manchester City are reportedly nearing a decision on Nigerian teenage prospect Angelo Agbejoye, who is currently undergoing trials with the Premier League giants.
The highly rated 18-year-old winger has been impressing at City’s academy after previous trial spells with AIK Stockholm in Sweden and Hannover 96 in Germany earlier this year, according to reports from Africa Foot.
Agbejoye, who currently plays for Grassrunners FC in Nigeria, has drawn attention for his exceptional technical ability, flair on the ball, and creative attacking instincts.
Scouts at the Etihad Stadium are said to be particularly impressed by his combination of speed, skill, and tactical awareness, attributes that could make him a valuable addition to City’s growing international academy roster.
If Manchester City decides to proceed following the trial assessments, Agbejoye would join a select group of young African talents being groomed at one of Europe’s most competitive youth setups.
A move that could significantly accelerate his development and showcase the Premier League club’s commitment to scouting and nurturing emerging talent from across the continent.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
