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‘My stay has come to an end’ - Europe-bound Olawale bids farewell to Tripple 44 Academy

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Peter Olawale has bid an emotional farewell to boyhood club Tripple 44 Academy as the Nigerian striker heads to pastures new.

Olawale attracted interest from a host of European clubs having impressed for Nigeria at the 2019 U17 Fifa World Cup in Brazil.

The 18-year-old, who got a goal against Australia was one of Manu Garba’s standout performers as the Golden Eaglets crashed out in the Round of 16 to the Netherlands.

The Lille and Borussia Dortmund target flew to Europe last week for a medical and an announcement on his new destination is now understood to be imminent.