Union SG aim for a repeat Victor Boniface operation with Promise Akinpelu David transfer

Belgium giants Union Saint-Gilloise are closing on sealing a transfer for young forward Promise Oluwatobi Akinpelu David, Soccernet.ng reports.

Born in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, Akinpelu David has enjoyed a journeyman career since leaving TFC Academy to join Vaughan Azzurri in 2016.

The 22-year-old centre-forward has had stints in Croatia, the United States, and Malta before moving to Estonia to sign for Kalju FC in February 2023.

It has, however, been an exceptional 2024 for David as the Nigeria-Canadian forward has smashed 14 goals and three assists in 16 appearances in the Premium Liiga.

And according to transfer guru Sacha Tavolieri, David has done enough to attract the attention of Union SG with the Belgian side set to complete the signing of the former NK Trnje Zagreb star.

Union SG are not strangers to providing a platform for little-known Nigerian stars to show their quality and become global stars.

Les Unionistes paid €6 million to acquire Victor Boniface from Bodø/Glimt, where the Nigerian youngster had struggled with injury and consistency.

However, Boniface turned out to be a shrewd investment as he scored 17 goals and added 12 assists in 51 games for Union SG before sealing a €22 million deal with Bayer Leverkusen last year.

Akinpelu David will hope to make a similar impact in Belgium where his height (1.95m) and ability on the ball (with both feet) could give him a significant advantage.