Two Nigerian descent youngsters, Asemota Owen and Jimoh Aloba, played pivotal roles in Aston Villa’s U18 side as they claimed a 1-0 victory over Manchester City U18 to win the Premier League U18 National Final.
The tightly contested match saw Aston Villa edge out the Cityzens thanks to a disciplined team performance, with Owen and Aloba standing out with their contributions in both attack and defense.
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The victory caps off a sensational two-week run for the Villa U18s, during which they won an impressive treble.
The young Villans clinched the Premier League U18 South title, lifted the prestigious FA Youth Cup, and sealed their dominance by being crowned national champions with the Premier League U18 National Final triumph.
This remarkable feat highlights the club’s strong youth development system and puts the spotlight on emerging Nigerian talents making their mark in English football. Asemota Owen and Jimoh Aloba are now seen as exciting prospects to watch in the coming years.
