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<br>Leonard Ngenge, a [highly rated](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/stadiums-and-facilities/) left sided central defender from Ikorodu City, has signed a pre-contract agreement with Leeds United, who are currently pushing for Premier League promotion.
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<br>Ngenge, one of the youngest centre-backs in the NPFL, played a crucial role in Ikorodu City's recent victory over Lobi Stars, where he was named Man of the Match after contributing to the late match-winning goal.
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<br>According to Ikorodu City Adepoju, the deal has been finalized, and the talented defender will officially join Leeds United in August 2025.
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<br>Leeds United, currently top of the English Championship with 76 points from 36 matches, are well positioned for a return to the Premier League, which could provide Ngenge with a massive career opportunity.
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<br>Editorial
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<br>Leonard Ngenge’s move to Leeds United is another success story for Nigerian football, proving that the NPFL continues to produce top defensive talents. At just 18 years old, he is leaping to one of England’s most competitive clubs, a move that could accelerate his development.
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<br>However, [settling](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/news/transfer-news/) in at Leeds will not be an [easy task](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/health-and-fitness/ideye-eze-atule-doubtful-for-enyimba-clash-against-nasarawa-united/). If the club secures Premier League promotion, Ngenge will face top level competition for a starting role. His best route might be a loan move to gain experience, similar to how other young Nigerian defenders have [developed](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/football-governance/super-eagles-promised-record-bonus-for-2026-world-cup-qualification/) in Europe.
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<br>If he adapts well, he could soon be on the Super Eagles’ radar, following in the footsteps of [William Troost-Ekong](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/womens-football/) and Semi Ajayi, who both gained experience in the English Championship before making an impact for Nigeria.
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<br>Did You Know?
Leonard Ngenge is one of the youngest central defenders in the NPFL. He has earned praise for his composure and ball-playing ability.
Leeds United is currently leading the English Championship, with a strong chance of securing Premier League promotion.
Ngenge was named Man of the Match in Ikorodu City's recent victory over Lobi Stars, contributing to the winning goal.
The English Championship has been a development ground for several Nigerian stars, including Kelechi Iheanacho, Wilfred Ndidi, and Semi Ajayi.
If Ngenge impresses at Leeds, he could follow the path of Calvin Bassey, who moved from lower-tier football to become a key figure in European competitions.
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