{"id":920101,"date":"2026-07-15T17:13:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T22:13:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/15\/report-super-eagles-unity-cup-star-set-to-join-middlesbrough\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T17:13:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T22:13:42","slug":"report-super-eagles-unity-cup-star-set-to-join-middlesbrough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/15\/report-super-eagles-unity-cup-star-set-to-join-middlesbrough\/","title":{"rendered":"Report: Super Eagles\u2019 Unity Cup star set to join Middlesbrough"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Aderemi Adeoye with Super Eagles at the Unity Cup. Copyright: ImagoxToyinxOshodi<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Super Eagles midfielder Aderemi Adeoye is on the verge of joining English Championship side Middlesbrough from Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) outfit Ikorodu City, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u200bThe 19-year-old defensive midfielder was a standout performer for Ikorodu City, playing a pivotal role in the club’s impressive fourth-place finish in the Nigerian top flight last season. <\/p>\n

Adeoye gained widespread recognition for his unique skill set; he is a tireless worker off the ball, known for his ability to cover every blade of grass, and is equally adept as a skilled tackler.<\/p>\n

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\u200bHis stellar domestic form earned him a maiden call-up to the Super Eagles squad for the Unity Cup<\/a> in May.<\/p>\n

One of only eight home-based players selected by coach Eric Chelle, Adeoye made two substitute appearances, featuring against Zimbabwe and Jamaica.<\/p>\n

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Super Eagles players during Unity Cup. Copyright: ImagoxToyinxOshodi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u200bAderemi Adeoye: Super Eagles Midfielder Close To Middlesbrough<\/h3>\n

\u200bAccording to reports<\/a>, Adeoye is currently on trial at Middlesbrough ahead of a potential summer transfer.<\/p>\n

Although direct moves from the NPFL to the English Championship are relatively rare, the club is evaluating the youngster\u2019s suitability for the second tier of English football. Should he impress during this period, a permanent transfer is expected to follow.<\/p>\n

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Kim Hellberg, Middlesbrough Manager. Copyright: ImagoxMIxNewsx<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u200bAdeoye is currently valued at \u20ac50,000 on Transfermarkt<\/a>, but Ikorodu City are expected to demand a significantly higher fee before sanctioning his departure.<\/p>\n

\u200bA successful move would represent a landmark achievement for both the player and the NPFL. <\/p>\n

If he completes the move, Adeoye would join the list of Super Eagles stars<\/a>\u2014including the likes of John Obi Mikel, Kenneth Omeruo, and Kelechi Iheanacho\u2014who have previously represented Middlesbrough.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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