English championship side Sunderland pulled out a huge coup by signing Nigeria U20 forward Ahmed Abdullahi from Belgium side Gent just before the close of the summer transfer window, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Abdullahi who was a part of the Nigeria U17 and U20 in separate years has only played once for Gent in the Belgium top flight, but his impeccable goal record for the B team called Jong Gent caught the attention of the Black Cats.
Explaining the signing of the 20 year old Nigerian, the sporting director of Sunderland Kristjaan Speakman explains that the plan is for him to go straight into the plans of the first team.
“We are delighted to welcome Ahmed to Sunderland,” Speakman said on the signing of the quick forward.
“He is a natural centre forward, who enjoys playing in central areas, in addition to being an excellent finisher. He has an impressive goal scoring record at youth level and he recently stepped up into Gent’s senior team. We will give him time to settle and support him in that process, but he will bring immediate competition to our attacking line and we look forward to seeing him grow with us throughout the season and beyond.”
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