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Meet Henry Onyekuru: Everton's new Nigerian raised by Qataris in Belgium

Henry Onyekuru Everton
Reports suggest a deal has been agreed for the 19-year-old Nigerian to join Everton this summer. But what's his story? Michael Yokhin tells the intriguing tale so far


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Henry Onyekuru, the Nigerian prodigy who is about to celebrate his 20th birthday next week, has been the revelation of the season in Belgium for newly promoted Eupen.
His 12 goals in 28 regular season matches earned him plenty of attention at first, but he followed them up with another 11 in 10 games during the play-offs for a Europa League spot. His form over the last two months was nothing short of sensational. Add nine assists, and you get an incredible record.
It’s hardly surprising that 10 British clubs – nine from the Premier League, plus Celtic – had reportedly targeted Onyekuru this summer. The latest stories suggest that Everton have landed the youngster, and will loan him out to Anderlecht for next season. 

Henry Onyekuru

Onyekuru helped Eupen finish third in the six-team Europa League play-offs

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