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Man City, Ajax and Napoli scout Nigeria Under-17 captain Babatunde

Manchester City are among the clubs interested in Nigeria Under-17 captain Adeleke Oluwatobi Babatunde.

The 16-year-old is regarded as one of Africa's hottest talents, with Napoli, RB Leipzig, Lille and Ajax also showing an interest in the No.10, as teams wait to sign him ahead of his 18th birthday due to FIFA regulations.

Tobi, as he is nicknamed, alerted European clubs to his talents with his performances at the Africa Youth Games in 2018 when his side earned a silver medal.

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The Abuja Football Academy graduate was also part of the International Dream Cup in Japan, where he scored in the opening match against Mexico.