Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta promotes two Nigerian academy players to first team training pre-Bournemouth

Jokpeme Joseph Omode May 02, 2025

 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta promoted two Nigerian academy players to first-team training on Friday - ahead of the clash against Bournemouth, as they hope to secure the second position in the Premier League.



Andre Harriman-Annous and Nathan Butler-Oyedeji were among the academy players selected to train with the first team at Sobha Realty Training Centre.

Andre Harriman-Annous and Nathan Butler-Oyedeji trained with the first team as the Gunners concluded preparation for the Premier League clash.

The youngsters have impressed this campaign in the youth system. Andre Harriman-Annous has impressed with the U18s, while Nathan Butler-Oyedeji impressed with the U21s.

Andre Harriman-Annous, a versatile and clinical forward player, has showcased himself in the U18 Premier League, scoring eight goals and providing two assists in eleven league appearances.

Meanwhile, Butler-Oyedeji also shone excellently in the Premier League 2, scoring nine goals and providing six assists in 13 league appearances for the Gunners.

While Butler-Oyedeji is expected to make the squad for the encounter, Andre Harriman-Annous is expected to be left out - as Arsenal battle to seal the second spot in the Premier League.

With Liverpool already confirmed champions, Arsenal are second with 67 points, five points ahead of Newcastle United.

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