Michael Ndiweni
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| Born | Michael Ndiweni December 2, 2003 |
| Residence | United Kingdom |
| Nationality | English |
| Organization | Newcastle United Football Club |
| Known for | English footballer eligible to play for Zimbabwe |
Michael Ndiweni is an English footballer with Zimbabwean heritage. He signed his first professional contract with English Premier League side Newcastle United in July 2022. Ndiweni plays as a centre-forward.
Background
Michael Ndiweni was born in Throckley, England. [1]
Career
Ndiweni joined Newcastle United's youth set-up in 2016 from Newcastle City Juniors.
He was offered a new contract by the club in June 2022 following an impressive campaign with the Newcastle United Academy.
Ndiweni scored 14 times in 19 matches at the under-18 level during the 2021/22 season. He scored three goals during the young Magpies’ FA Youth Cup campaign.
In March 2022, Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe invited Ndiweni to train with the senior team. [2]
Speaking after signing his first professional contract, which he penned in the presence of his family, Ndiweni said:
It’s a proud moment for myself, my family and my friends because it’s something I’ve been working for ever since I arrived at the club.
That was the number one goal – to live my dream of becoming a professional footballer for my boyhood club.
My friends and family support Newcastle, so it’s a good feeling saying you are a professional footballer at the club all your friends and people in the area support.
Further Reading
- ↑ Michael Ndiweni, Transfer Market, Published: No Date Given, Retrieved: 15 July 2022
- ↑ Virjo Mufaro, Zim forward signs professional contract with EPL club, Soccer24, Published: 4 July 2022, Retrieved: 15 July 2022
