Stoke City have been busy about strengthening their Academy squads. The English Championship club has operated many recruitments during this transfer window.

At the end of the 2019-2020 season, the Potters parted company with former Manchester City defender Ashinme Kigbu. The latter who was named in Nigeria’s provisional squad to the 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup. But they have added three Nigeria-eligible teenagers to their roster ahead of the new season. It includes Ifeanyi Udanoh.

Through their official website, Stoke City Academy Director, Gareth Owen has confirmed that midfielder Gabriel Adebambo, 18,  has joined the club from Dundalk.

“We signed Gabby from Ireland. We agreed the deal at the end of January. But with the transfer window closed, we picked it up at the end of the season and stood by it.” Said Owen.

The second Nigerian teenager who has completed his transfer to Stoke City is David Okagbue. He has put pen to paper on a scholarship deal.

“Center back and a new signing from Ireland. Tall, aggressive defender who is good on the ball also. A good talker and an all-round leader.” Stoke City said about Okagbue.

While Adebambo will feature for Stoke City’s U23s this season, Okagbue will start with the U18s.