19 times winners of the Congo Dr top division TP Mazembe say they took up the option of signing Nigeria U17 goalkeeper Suleiman Shuaibu after a recommendation by the head coach of of the senior national team of Nigeria Gernot Rohr.
Shuaibu has in the past two years moved from the Nigeria U17 team to the U20s, U23s and Super Eagles. In all those times Rohr has been monitoring the Prince Kazeem Eletu goalkeeper.
An official of the club told a source close to the deal that they wanted a young goalkeeper from Nigeria and contacted Rohr when Shuaibu was mentioned and he gave his blessings.
The 18 year old is not expected to be first choice of the team as Congolese shot stopper Baggio Siadi Ngusa who was signed on same day will likely be take the vacant spot of number one at the club.
However, Shuaibu is seen as one for the future and he proved his worth during a short trial at the club. He was handed a five year deal.
