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A representative from Manchester City watched the Netherlands U15 squad take on Republic of Ireland in an international friendly back in February, it has come to light.

Top Man City talent hunter Sebastian Arnesen and representatives from Stellar Group were among the onlookers at DVS’33 Ermelo when the Dutch and Irish met in a double-header.

Four very promising players of Nigerian descent were in action : Niyi Scholten (Ajax Amsterdam), Armstrong Okoflex (Arsenal), Ayodeji Sodona (Manchester United ) and Timi Sobowale (Villa).

Niyi played for the Netherlands for an hour, while the remaining players represented Ireland during the friendlies.

According to Scouts in Attendance, Man City and Manchester United scouts watched the Dutch U15s beat Germany 2-1 on Thursday, but Niyi was not in action on the field of WHC in Wezep.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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