Orji Okonkwo: Nigerian teenage striker joins Bologna
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Orji Okonkwo (centre) scored in the 2015 Under-17 World Cup semi-final win over Mexico
Italian club Bologna have signed Nigerian striker Orji Okonkwo on a long-term deal from FC Abuja Academy.
The 18-year-old starred at the 2015 Under-17 World Cup, helping Nigeria to win a record fifth title.
"I'm excited to have the opportunity to prove myself at a top club," Okonkwo told ´óÏó´«Ã½ Sport.
He is the third player from the 2015 Nigeria U17 side to join European clubs after Victor Osimhen went to Wolfsburg and Kelechi Nwakali joined Arsenal.
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