10 Youth Prospects from Africa

7. Sani Emmanuel ( Lazio, Nigeria)

Sani Emmanuel after the 2009 Under 17 FIFA World Cup.

Sani Emmanuel is an attacking midfielder and currently plays for S.S Lazio Reserves. He is making steady progress in Lazio. Sani got international recognition in the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup, where he scored five goals and was named player of the tournament. He moved to Sweden and played well for the youth team before Lazio came calling. He is wanted by Chelsea and Glasgow Celtic.

8. Thulani Serero( Ajax Amsterdam, South Africa) :

Thulani Serero with PLS Player of the Year trophies.

Serero is an attacking midfielder by position. He was instrumental in his first season in Ajax Cape Town, a club based in South Africa. He scored twelve goals and was PLS Player of the Year for 2011. He moved to Ajax Amsterdam in 2011 and is already being hailed as a back up to Christian Eriksen, should the Dane decide to leave.

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