Flying Eagles defender Benjamin Frederick has joined Brentford B side from Nigerian Kaduna-based club Simoiben FC until the end of the 2023/24 season.
Brentford confirmed the loan deal in a statement on their website on Thursday.
“We are pleased to announce the signing of Benjamin Fredrick on loan from Simoiben FC until the end of the 2023/24 season. The move is subject to international clearance.
“There is also an option to make the signing permanent.
“The central defender will join up with Neil MacFarlane’s B team for the campaign.”
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Frederick was part of the Flying Eagles squad that featured at the 2023 U-20 World Cup in Argentina.
The Ladan Bosso-led side reached the quarter-final stages, before losing 1-0 to South Korea.
Also, he featured six times as the Flying Eagles finished third in the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year.
The 18-year-old defender has also had loan spells with other Nigerian clubs such as ABS FC and Nasawara United in recent seasons.
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This kid is one of Nigeria’s genuine young talent. While it is good that he has transferred to Europe, I only hope he doesn’t get lost in the shuffle that is The English lower leagues.
It would have been advisable for him to start his career in Europe, in modest leagues like Belgium, Holland or Portugal.
One hopes he impresses enough to stay put or transfer to a good club-side outside The UK.
All the best to you, young Benjamin Frederick!
Solid player he deserves a better deal than a loan but he has the talent to steal their attention and get a permanent deal. Frank Thomas has an eye for talent…..
@Chima E. Samuels, very true.