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The midfielder is currently a regular member of the U-18 squad.<\/p>\n

Afolami made his debut for the U-21s when he started against Blackpool at Bloomfield last month.<\/p>\n

He is a talented player who links the game well and looks to have a positive impact in the attacking third.<\/p>\n

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