Academy scholar Jayden Adetiba was in the UAE U17s team which drew 1-1 with a 10-man Costa Rica side in their opening group game at the U17 World Cup in Qatar this afternoon.

The winger, 16, played the first 76 minutes before being replaced, Costa Rica having been reduced in number after only 31 minutes.

First-year scholar Adetiba signed for Town from Arsenal in February, starting his scholarship at the beginning of this season.

Born in Dartford, Adetiba moved to Dubai at six months and spent his first eight years living there. He won his first U17s caps with the UAE last season having previously represented their U16s.

Having spent a year living in Cape Town, he was spotted by the Gunners on the family’s return to the UK in 2018.

The UAE next face Croatia on Thursday and then Senegal in their final group match on Sunday.

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