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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Nigerian-born youngster, Afolami Onanuga has signed his professional contract with Liverpool.<\/p>\n

Afolami linked up with Liverpool as an U-11 and has progressed through the ranks.<\/p>\n

The 17-year-old was spotted playing grassroots football in Manchester.<\/p>\n

The midfielder is currently a regular member of the U-18 squad.<\/p>\n

Afolami made his debut for the U-21s when he started against Blackpool at Bloomfield last month.<\/p>\n

He is a talented player who links the game well and looks to have a positive impact in the attacking third.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Nigerian-born youngster, Afolami Onanuga has signed his professional contract with Liverpool. Afolami linked up with Liverpool as an U-11 and has progressed through the ranks. The 17-year-old was spotted playing grassroots football in Manchester. The midfielder is currently a regular member of the U-18 squad. 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