FC Midtjylland have beaten several Danish clubs to the signing of teenage attacker Kevin Iwinosa Osamwonyi, with the 14-year-old expected to join the Superliga side in 2027 when he turns 15, Footynaija.com reports.
The move gives Osamwonyi an opportunity to develop at a club that has helped several Nigerian players take their first steps in European football, including former Super Eagles stars Paul Onuachu, Frank Onyeka and Raphael Onyedika.
Onuachu and Onyeka both moved to Midtjylland from Nigerian club FC Ebedei as 18-year-olds. They went on to establish themselves in the first team and earn senior international call-ups before securing moves to other European clubs.
Onyedika also came through the partnership between Midtjylland and Ebedei before joining Club Brugge in 2022. The Danish club has continued to work with its Nigerian partner, with players such as Musiliu Olayinka Odekunle and James Arinze also making the move to its academy.
Osamwonyi, however, has taken a different route, having developed at Danish club B.93.
Osamwonyi set for three-year contract
According to Tipsbladet, Midtjylland have secured the services of the youngster ahead of other interested clubs.
Born in Denmark in 2012 to parents of Nigerian background, Osamwonyi is a left-footed attacking player who is regarded as a promising prospect.
The Danish publication reports that he has impressive pace and considerable physical potential, qualities that have attracted attention from clubs in Denmark.
The attacker is expected to sign a three-year contract when he turns 15 in 2027. That is reportedly the maximum contract length permitted for a player of his age.
Midtjylland will hope to help him develop further within their academy, but he still has plenty of work ahead before he can think about breaking into the senior team.
For now, securing the move is an important step in the young attacker’s development.
