Thanks to Emmanuel Wonder’s Relentless Push
Leicester City have officially tied down Nigerian youngster Olaoluwa Omobolaji to his first professional contract, a major step in his promising football journey
The 18-year-old forward, who has been steadily rising through the Foxes’ youth ranks, put pen to paper this week after months of behind-the-scenes work spearheaded by his agent, Emmanuel Wonder.
Hot Sports Scoops can exclusively reveal that Wonder’s strategic negotiations and tireless advocacy were instrumental in convincing Leicester to offer Omobolaji a long-term professional deal despite interest from rival clubs in England and continental Europe.
Sources close to the deal tell Hot Sports Scoops that Wonder held multiple rounds of discussions with Leicester’s academy chiefs, first-team scouts, and legal representatives to secure terms that provide a clear pathway for Omobolaji into senior football.
Omobolaji, who is of Nigerian descent, has been on the radar of national youth selectors and could soon become part of Nigeria’s U20 setup if his upward trajectory continues.
For Leicester, this signing is another sign of their commitment to nurturing young African talent, following in the footsteps of Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi, both of whom grew into Premier League stars after joining the Foxes at a young age.
Hot Sports Scoops understands that Wonder has also drawn up a roadmap for Omobolaji’s development, including mentorship, technical support, and off-pitch guidance, to ensure the teenager stays grounded while chasing success at the top level.
This is yet another scoop showing the influence of Nigerian agents in shaping the future of the country’s brightest footballers abroad.