Akinlabi Becomes First Player of Nigeria Descent To Play for Real

Akinlabi Becomes First Player of Nigeria Descent To Play for Real

By Emediong Silver

Marvin Akinlabi was surprisingly drafted into the Match-day One squad of La liga Champions, Real Madrid, for the trip to Real Sociedad.

This, according to report may be because of the unavailability of big names like Eden Hazard who continue to struggle with injuries since joining the Los Blancos. Marco Asensio, Lucas Vazquez were not available due to physical problems could not make the trip.

Also, the transfer of Wales winger, Gareth Bale, to Tottenham Hotspur gave Marvin his first appearance in La liga. He now enters the history books as the first Nigerian to play competitively For Real Madrid. Report has it that Marvin has been knocking on Real Madrid's first team door after helping the club win their first UEFA Youth League title in August.

He was invited to train with the first team severally, he took his chances and the reward is what he is getting now.