Leeds United have announced the signing of Nigerian defender Leonard Ngenge, Completesports.com reports.
The Whites signed Ngenge from Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions Remo Stars.
The 18-year-old signed a deal until the end of the 2026/27 season.
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The centre-back moved to Remo Stars from Ikorodu City at the start of the season.
Ngenge made seven appearances across all competitions for the Sky Blue Stars before making the switch.
The centre-back was part of Nigeria’s squad to the 2024 African Nations Championship co-hosted by Kenya , Tanzania, and Uganda.
He made two appearances for the home-based Super Eagles at the competition.
By Adeboye Amosu
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Which kind 18years old be this? Footballers should know that age reduction is a sin and must be careful not to trade their soul because of money.
Na you be him Papa, ability layout born am? How do you know he “reduced” his age? No every family produces dwarfs!
He has a point.
Which 18 years old receives a one year contract anywhere in Europe if it is not for “sinister” motives?
Clubs look to tie them down to long term contracts so that if or when they shine, they make huge profits off them.
This one looks like a “let’s gamble and see first” deal by the club na.
Why?
He’s 18yrs old.
At the last Chann he was too young and very tall it was so obvious.
Though he made errors leading to our exit,i wouldn’t question his ability if he was picked in the first eleven by Chelle at such a young age I think he was 17.
Ndi homebase players do not go from NPFL to Europe. Ngwa nothing good can come out of Nigerian league. How market na?
Indeed, mighty multiple identity maestro.
Anoda one don japa.
We wish him well!
Wow this is great news.. hope he gets regular playing time…
Wasn’t he the calamity we had at the back during CHAN? Even scored an own goal or so.
Hehehehe, I remember his calamitous performance that day.
Let’s hope that was just a bad day at the office. Hopefully, aboy go shine at Leeds.
Go and get that Pounds Sterling.
A player from The NPFL has gone from our home league straight to a Premier League club.
Let that sink in.
Truth of the matter is, despite The NPFL being a bit mediocre, there are still a few very talented players scattered around the league.
They just need to be fished out and harnessed and the league needs to be run properly.