One of the standouts at AA Gent in the Europe Play-Offs is undoubtedly Matias Fernandez-Pardo, who currently gets his chance from Hein Vanhaezebrouck. Before that, the 19-year-old attacker gained experience at Jong AA Gent in the First National.
In the coming years, the Buffaloes hope to have such young talents progress to the main squad much more often. Not only from our own youth academy, but also promising Belgians and foreigners who are picked up elsewhere.
Abubakar straight from Africa
So know The last news that Umar Abubakar will soon join Jong AA Gent. The only 18-year-old striker is plucked from his home country Nigeria and given the necessary time to adapt. “A transfer for the future,” the newspaper said.
Earlier this season, Vanhaezebrouck took a hard look at that strategy. According to him, Ghent scouting is not succeeding in attracting African gold nuggets to the Planet Group Arena. Wondering if Abubakar is an exception.
Reinforcement for Jong AA Gent
The people of Ghent are certainly serious about arming the second team, because the arrival of Matties Volckaert has already been announced through official channels. The 21-year-old central defender comes over from city rivals Racing Gent.
Volckaert has played more than 90 matches there and even wore the captain’s armband. In the past he also played for the youth of AA Gent for three years, which explicitly emphasizes the good sporting interaction with the neighbors.
