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How West African football players shine in Europe

How West African football players shine in Europe The West Africans are the most well-known young African footballers who compete for the to...

How West African football players shine in Europe


How West African football players shine in Europe


The West Africans are the most well-known young African footballers who compete for the top football clubs in the globe.


It is obvious that God has gifted Africa with exceptional football players; many of these individuals compete for their national teams and in prestigious domestic and international tournaments, particularly in Europe.


According to the football website Football Benchmark, about 500 Africans currently play football at various levels throughout Europe.


One of the top five nations in the world that produces the most players from Africa is Senegal, followed by Morocco, Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Nigeria.


Without a doubt, the top players are aware of them and proud of them.


However, there are young toddlers and adults in Europe who are exceptional football players.


Considering their age and abilities, they are excellent. Most of them are under 17 and are bursting with energy and football talent.


They have thousands of followers on social media, where they may readily see adverts.


Some of them from West Africa are included here:


Fawunmi Favor, West Ham


According to information on his website, Favor Fawunmi, 16, joined the West Ham United Academy as an under-15 player and quickly demonstrated his talent.

Fawunmi, a forward and bahago player, made his debut for the under-18 team during the 2021–2022 season before signing a contract with the team in June of the same year.


The youngster stood out during the 2022–2023 season, making 24 games, scoring ten goals, and helping his team win the FA Youth Cup after coming from behind to defeat Arsenal 5-1.


West Ham is currently in first place this season in the FA Youth League.


FC Bescola player Cameron Okoye


His father, Nigerian artist Peter Okoye, together with his brother P-Square, have become well-known for their songs around the continent. He is their eldest son.


Cameron, a 14-year-old player for FC Bescola, Barcelona's training facility.


He is frequently contrasted with a powerful striker in his class.


"The greatest legacy I can leave behind is my son. Football star of the future," wrote his father on Twitter.


Cameron played for Little Tigers FC before joining FC Bescola in 2017, where he competed for the under-9s and won the top scorer of the year award.


Victor Osimhen, a Nigerian player for Napoli, was pictured with Cameron by Peter Okoye in March. Okoye claimed that Cameron was motivated by the Napoli striker.


West Ham's Tyrone Akpata


Tyron Akpata, a 17-year-old Nigerian, was an under-15 player with West Ham United before joining the team.


in February 2023, and Norwich.


The player earned admiration for the vigor and bravery he displayed while competing for the under-16 team.


Akpata had a good debut season playing for West Ham's under-18 team under Kevin Keen, making 21 games as they won the FA Under-18 Cup and Premier League South. Cup for young people.


Oxford City FC's Frederick Gyan.


The 15-year-old Fredrick Gyan is the first child of Asamoah Gyan, the former captain of the Ghanaian national football team.


In the UK youth squad, Fredrick is now playing for Oxford City.


Born in the UK, Fredrick has established himself as a professional athlete after taking home two awards during the FA youth season in 2020–2021.


His father, who occasionally posts images of them on social media while they workout together, is the one who gives him the most confidence.


According to Ghanaian media, Fredrick works extremely hard every day in order to play at the greatest level, much like his father.


Watch your passion.


Despite the utilization of and demand for young, bright African players, experts feel that there is occasionally a need to be cautious about the oppression and deception that certain players engage in.


Didier Drogba, a former striker for Chelsea, claimed at the beginning of July that young people and African football players are falling prey to bogus agents who offer them fortune and fame.


Drogba joined the International Labor Organization and the World Football Association FIFPRO through his foundation to spread awareness of the risks involved.


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