Agbejoye takes flight – Grassrunners’ prodigy begins trials with Manchester City

By Raymond Nwaduba and Maxwell Kumoye 

 

From the lush training pitches of Ikenne to the dazzling lights of Manchester, Grassrunners FC’s sensational winger, Angelo Agbejoye, has embarked on what could be the defining journey of his young career — a two-week trial with Premier League champions, Manchester City.

The electrifying left-footer, whose pace and precision have turned heads across youth football circuits in Nigeria, kicked off his trials on October 27, with the session scheduled to run until November 10, 2025.

For a player who honed his craft in the quiet heart of Ogun State, the call from one of Europe’s footballing powerhouses represents more than just a dream, it’s validation. 

And for Grassrunners Football Club, it’s proof that their ambitious model of discovering and nurturing African talent is working to perfection.

Founded just two years ago, the Remo-based side has already etched its name in Nigeria’s football development story. 

The club has been pivotal in the rise of Flying Eagles duo, Emmanuel Chukwu and Precious Benjamin, now flying their trade at Hoffenheim in Germany.

But this Manchester City invitation is a different kind of headline.

Club CEO, Olugbenga Victor Agbejoye, beamed with pride when speaking about the milestone.

“We’re happy about the opportunity offered to our player, Angelo Agbejoye, by Man City,” he said. “It’s a recognition of the hard work we’re putting in here as a club, and we have no doubt he’ll grab it with both hands. Angelo is a top talent, speed, skill, strength, discipline — he has everything a player needs to succeed at that level.”

For Angelo, the stakes couldn’t be higher. The Etihad Campus has seen some of the brightest footballing gems and now, the young Nigerian joins that circle, hoping to dazzle his way into City’s plans.

Whether this trial ends in a contract or simply opens more doors, one thing is certain, Grassrunners’ latest export has carried the hopes of a growing football movement from Ikenne to Manchester.

And as the clock ticks toward November 10, the football world watches, waiting to see if a new African star will rise under the blue sky of Manchester.