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Corey Ngwenya signs three-year contract at Rangers
Corey Ngwenya has put pen to paper on his first professional contract, signing a three-year deal with the Light Blues, the club announced on Thursday.
The young defender has come up the ranks at Ibrox and played a key role in guiding the Under-17s to the CAS Elite League title last season.
The 15-year-old was born in Scotland and has represented his country at the youth level already at the Under-15s level.
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However, he is eligible to play for Malawi and Trinidad & Tobago in the future due to his family heritage.
Despite being a defender, he has been lauded for his attacking ability as well, so he could develop into a more advanced player in the next few years.
He is the younger brother of Kieran Ngwenya, who plays for Dunfermline Athletic.
Kieran has already represented both Malawi as well as Trinidad & Tobago at the senior international level.
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David McCallum, the interim Head of Academy, admitted that he was thrilled that the 15-year-old had decided to commit his future to the club.
In his view, the defender has shown the right attitude and has developed well on and off the pitch.
There is a belief at Ibrox that Ngwenya has the tools it takes to become a successful professional player.
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McCallum said: “We are thrilled that Corey has signed his first professional contract at the club.
“He has approached every challenge in the Academy with the right attitude, has continued to develop both on and off the pitch, and has earned this opportunity through his dedication and willingness to improve every day.
“We believe he has all the attributes needed to forge a strong career in the game, and we’re excited to continue supporting his development as he takes the next step with the club.”
