Kwara United youngster, Gbenga Arokoyo, is set to complete a transfer to Azerbaijan Premier League side, Gabala PFK, managed by England and Arsenal legend, Tony Adams.
The Kwara Football Academy graduate, who has continued his learning process at Kwara United, courtesy of an excellent working relationship with the Academy; has since blossomed into one of the best central defenders in the Nigeria Premier League.
Arokoyo spent one week with the team at the training camp in Turkey to enable Adams watch him closely.
“Adams expects me back very soon because the league will resume after their winter break. He wants me to come back so that I’ll be with the team until my registration is completed said the young arokoyo.
The defender’s progress in the NPL has since been recognised by Super Eagles manager, Samson Siasia, but the youngster missed the invitation due to his journey abroad.
“It was a great miss because I decided to travel abroad. I had to make a decision. When I came back from Turkey, I was not allowed back to the Eagles camp. I have no regrets for my decision to attend the trials in Turkey.
“However, I thank God that the Flying Eagles coach has also given me a chance in the team preparing for the Africa Youth Championship, in Libya. I would have loved to be in the Super Eagles, but I think its ideal for me to begin a gradual progress with the Under-20 team,” he said.
Arokoyo believes he can take his football to the next level playing under a manager like Adams.
SuperSport.com understands that plans are in top gear by Gabala to complete a $75m (£50m) stadium complex by the end of August 2011 with support from club sponsor, Gilan Holding.
Founded in 1995, Gabala PFK confirmed their readiness to make an impact with the decision to sign Adams, in May 2010.
