Ghanaian prodigy Fatawu Ganiwu returns home, joins Legon Cities on loan after Chelsea trials
Ghanaian youngster Fatawu Ganiwu has returned to Ghana after an impressive trial period with Chelsea, joining Ghana Premier League side Legon Cities on a season-long loan, as reported by Flashscore.The 16-year-old midfielder spent the past month in London, showcasing his skills across multiple levels within Chelsea's academy system. Ganiwu was part of Laryea Kingston's Ghana U-17 team that participated in the UEFA U-16 invitational tournament in 2023.Having previously trialed with clubs such as French side RC Lens and German club RB Leipzig, Ganiwu caught Chelsea's attention and impressed the coaching staff during a friendly match against Sheffield United, which ended in a 1-1 draw. He also featured in a game for Chelsea U-18 against Manchester United U-18.Ganiwu's performance was notable enough to earn him the opportunity to watch Chelsea's preseason friendly against Inter Milan. The talented teenager is now set to continue his development with Legon Cities in the 2024/25 season.
Ghanaian youngster Fatawu Ganiwu has returned to Ghana after an impressive trial period with Chelsea, joining Ghana Premier League side Legon Cities on a season-long loan, as reported by Flashscore.
The 16-year-old midfielder spent the past month in London, showcasing his skills across multiple levels within Chelsea's academy system. Ganiwu was part of Laryea Kingston's Ghana U-17 team that participated in the UEFA U-16 invitational tournament in 2023.
Having previously trialed with clubs such as French side RC Lens and German club RB Leipzig, Ganiwu caught Chelsea's attention and impressed the coaching staff during a friendly match against Sheffield United, which ended in a 1-1 draw. He also featured in a game for Chelsea U-18 against Manchester United U-18.
Ganiwu's performance was notable enough to earn him the opportunity to watch Chelsea's preseason friendly against Inter Milan. The talented teenager is now set to continue his development with Legon Cities in the 2024/25 season.
