Official : Birmingham City Loan Out Promising Nigerian Teenager

Published: December 27, 2018

Birmingham City have loaned out promising Nigerian attacking midfielder Nicholas Okoro to Southern League Premier Division Central club Alvechurch until next week.

The 17-year-old, whose father represented Enugu Rangers, is among eight scholars loaned out to non-league clubs over the festive period in order to gain valuable experience.

''They are placed with clubs that are near to where they live, so that will help in regard to family, travel and training,'' Karl Hooper, Birmingham's Professional Development and U18 Assistant Coach said to the official website.

''But this will give them better knowledge of what is expected over a busy and important period.

''They will be tested physically and psychologically. It is all designed to help bridge that gap between youth and first team football.''

Nicholas Okoro joined Birmingham City in 2013 and is currently a second year scholar.

Igho Kingsley