Slovak First League side AS Trenฤรญn are reportedly finalising the signings of two highly regarded Nigerian wingers, Nentaka Dembele Bangs and John Danga.
Both players, aged 19, have agreed to three-year contracts, with only formal announcement remaining. ย They are graduates of GBS Academy, the same academy that produced Nigerian stars such as Ahmed Musa, Moses Simon, and Samuel Kalu.
Trenฤรญnโs decision to recruit Bangs and Danga comes as they prepare for the likely departure of Sani Suleiman, their Flying Eagles winger. ย The two new signings are seen as direct replacements, especially as Suleiman has attracted interest from top European clubs including Tottenham Hotspur, Rangers, and Bayer Leverkusen.
Suleiman has been impressive this season, contributing to seven goals (three scored, four assisted) in just ten appearances in all competitions. He also caught attention at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, where he delivered strong performances in the group stage.
Editorial
In modern football, transitions are rarely graceful but Trenฤรญnโs move to pre-emptively sign Nentaka Bangs and John Danga amid Sani Suleimanโs looming exit is a masterclass in foresight. This is not mere replacement it feels like succession planning rooted in vision rather than panic.
Suleiman has long been a jewel in Trenฤรญnโs crown. At just 17, he electrified the club and earned not just domestic attention, but international suitors. His blistering pace and directness made him a standout. But clubs that rely too heavily on one young talent risk being left exposed. By securing Bangs and Danga now before Saniโs departure becomes a certainty smart minds at Trenฤรญn are protecting their squad and preserving continuity.
Both recruits hail from GBS Academy, a name synonymous with Nigerian footballing excellence. That connection is significant: these are not random foreign signings, but carefully cultivated talents following in the footsteps of Musa, Simon, and Kalu players who have shaped careers in Europe after Trenฤรญn served as their launching pad.
Yet the challenge for Bangs and Danga will be immense. They are young, untested in senior European football, and expected to fill big shoes. The onus will be on them, but also on Trenฤรญnโs coaching structure, to allow them to grow without suffocating them with expectation. If they succeed, they could invigorate the squad with fresh energy and ambition. If they fail, they risk becoming yet another cautionary tale of youth mismanaged.
Ultimately, this is a statement of intent. Trenฤรญn are not waiting for the market to dictate their future: they are defining it themselves.
Did You Know?
- GBS Academy, where Bangs and Danga developed, has produced other notable talents such as Ahmed Musa, Moses Simon, and Samuel Kalu.
- Sani Suleiman, the player they are likely replacing, joined Trenฤรญn after a breakout NPFL season with Akwa United, where he scored 11 goals.
- Suleiman has drawn attention from high-profile European clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, Rangers, and Bayer Leverkusen.
- While still developing, both Bangs and Danga have signed three-year deals with Trenฤรญn, which is a strong commitment from the club.
- AS Trenฤรญn has a track record of developing Nigerian players: former wingers who passed through the club include Moses Simon and Samuel Kalu.
