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Man Utd scouted four top African prospects at The Hive

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is tracking Africa's best young talent.

Nigeria took on Senegal in a friendly at League Two Barnet's ground The Hive last month, drawing 1-1.

AllNigeriaSoccer reports Manchester United, West Brom and Crystal Palace, as well as Championship side Newcastle all had representatives at the game.

They were watching Nigeria's Moses Simon, Eddy Onazi, Oghenekaro Etebo and Wilfred Ndidi.

Nigerian winger Simon plays for Belgian side Gent, while Onazi is a holding midfielder for Turkish club Trabzonspor.

Etebo is currently on the books of Portuguese side Feirense and Ndidi is already well known after impressing for Leicester this season.

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