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Stockport boss tips Okwute to make ‘real impact’ in League Two

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The club announced Okwute's arrival on Friday evening. Photo: Stockport County.

by Adam Moynihan

Daniel Okwute has completed his transfer to League Two side Stockport County and his new manager, Dave Challinor, says the Killarney youngster has what it takes to make it in English football.

Okwute has penned a two-year deal with the Greater Manchester club with an option for an additional year on top of that.

The former Killarney Celtic player caught the eye this season by scoring 17 goals in 16 games for the Kerry U19s.

“Daniel is a project for us," Challinor told the club's website.

"He’s a highly rated young player from Ireland who came in and spent a week with us and showed some real good things and great belief in himself, despite being thrown in at the deep end with our squad.

“He’s a goalscorer, who, with the right guidance and development, we feel can make a real impact. We will get him accustomed to full-time training and see what a development plan and games programme looks like over the coming months.”

This year Stockport are back in the Football League after an 11-year absence. The team is captained by Dubliner Paddy Madden.

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Athletic’s Luke Doolan Signs for Kerry FC

Killarney teenager Luke Doolan has signed for Kerry FC, making the move from local side Killarney Athletic. The 17-year-old forward was a standout performer in the Kerry District League last […]

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Killarney teenager Luke Doolan has signed for Kerry FC, making the move from local side Killarney Athletic.

The 17-year-old forward was a standout performer in the Kerry District League last season and caught the eye with five goals in the Munster Youths Cup.
He also featured for Athletic’s senior team and earned a call-up to the Republic of Ireland Under-18 squad, where he impressed in international friendlies.
Doolan will now train with the Kerry FC first team and play with the club’s Under 20 Academy side. His signing is another boost for the club’s commitment to developing local talent.
Speaking after the move, Luke said: “I’m delighted to have this chance with Kerry FC and I’m looking forward to working with the team. I’m grateful to Colin Healy for the opportunity and I’m excited to play in front of the Kerry supporters.”
First-team manager Colin Healy added: “Luke has trained with us for the last number of weeks and has really impressed. He’s shown a great attitude and hunger to learn. He’s a talented young player and this is the next step for him.”
Kerry FC CEO Billy Dennehy said: “Luke’s journey is similar to many young players who previously had no League of Ireland pathway in Kerry. His progress is a credit to Killarney Athletic and his coaches. We look forward to helping him develop further at the club.”

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