Highly rated Nigeria starlet, Lateef Omidiji Jr. is being closely monitored by football scouts around Europe and FC Barcelona isn't left out. ? Omidiji Jr. currently plays for the U-14 team of the Netherlands second division side Dordrecht FC. ? According to Lateef Omidiji Snr. , the 12-year-old's father, numerous scouts have shown interest in the boy wonder and are watching him closely for when he comes of age. ? "A lot of club scouts have been showing interest in Lateef," Omidiji Snr. told soccernet.com.ng ? "I spoke with a F.C Barcelona scout this morning, and he said they are interested in my son." ? Omidiji Jr. Is well known in Academy football around the Schengen area for his speed, technical skills and finishing prowess. ? Apart from club sides, the USA and Nigeria have shown interest in the young striker, being an American by birth and Nigerian by descent. ? However, according to Omidiji Jr's Father the US Soccer have been more active in trying to get the youngster than Nigeria. ? Another potentially great player slipping out of Nigeria's hands.
Credit :SoccerNet Nigeria.com