Birmingham poach Arsenal's Nigerian Defender

Lil Pele · Post by **Lil Pele** » Wed May 12, 2004 1:34 pm

http://www.sublimefootball.com/article.php?artid=2860

Exit for Arsenal defender

Birmingham have completed the signing of Arsenal defender Samuel Oji.

According to Footymad, the 19-year-old centre-back has signed a two-year contract with the Blues.

Oji is a product of the Arsenal academy

Another story......

Arsenal Youngster Signed?

Blues have signed young Arsenal defender Samuel Oji, according to newspaper reports.

Oji is a product of the Arsenal academy and played in Blues Reserves final game of the season against Aston Villa on Monday night.

He, along with another recent recruit from Arsenal in Neil Kilkenny, has also represented England at Under 19 level.

Visitors to our messageboard who were at the game on Monday night commented on what a good player the 19-year-old centre-back looked during the 2-2 draw with the Villa.

If reports are correct then nineteen year-old Oji has been signed on a two-year contract.

Oji Stats:

Born: Westminster, 09.10.85
Joined Arsenal as trainee, summer 2002.
Central defender.

Akure4Life · Post by **Akure4Life** » Wed May 12, 2004 1:42 pm

I hope he breaks into the first team, ten play for Nigeria.

Akamoke · Post by **Akamoke** » Wed May 12, 2004 2:23 pm

I like that, "Nigerian DEFENDER", let the factory keep rolling out defenders and goalkeepers, please!!!

mapet · Post by **mapet** » Wed May 12, 2004 2:28 pm

This is the time the authorities needs to make enquires about this guy and find out about him, the quality of his game and his eligibility. Hopefully we nip him in the bud

Cristao · Post by **Cristao** » Wed May 12, 2004 3:38 pm

thank GOD for FIFA's new rule .. now the European countries will know what we suffered

Post by **Waffiman** » Wed May 12, 2004 4:52 pm

I have mentioned this guy on here before. I think this story is true because he profile on the Official site has disappeared.

I tried to do an interview with for this forum but was blocked at all corners, I now know why.

I wish him the best because he is a very talented lad.

The Observer · Post by **The Observer** » Wed May 12, 2004 6:46 pm

Abeg, who has CCC or Siasia's mobile?

Dodo · Post by **Dodo** » Wed May 12, 2004 8:02 pm

good luck to Sam Oji

CMS · Post by **CMS** » Wed May 12, 2004 8:37 pm

you know the next level of games playing will be to feature him in the Senior teams for one game and say he's alreadu played for the National team..

The Observer · Post by **The Observer** » Wed May 12, 2004 8:45 pm

Abeg is CCC listening?

1naija · Post by **1naija** » Wed May 12, 2004 8:49 pm

Cristao wrote:thank GOD for FIFA's new rule .. now the European countries will know what we suffered

You are assuming that the boy will be invited by our team handlers.

xxmanB2003 · Post by **xxmanB2003** » Wed May 12, 2004 8:57 pm

I hope that he will break into the first team very fast and maintain it. I wish him success in his career.

anikulapo · Post by **anikulapo** » Wed May 12, 2004 9:43 pm

Thank God they have separated him from Kanu, hopefully he hasnt picked up any bad habits..........