Sheffield Wednesday appear to have taken striker Omar Damba on trial

Damba is coached by a former Sheffield Wednesday captain.

A general view of Hillsborough ahead of the The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round between Sheffield Wednesday and Swansea City at Hillsborough on February 17, 2018 in Sheffield, England.

Sheffield Wednesday appear to have taken Omar Damba on trial.

The striker started the Owls Under-23s’ 1-0 win at Hull City on Saturday.

Afterwards, Damba’s club, the Richmond International Academic & Soccer Academy (RIASA), acknowledged the youngster’s presence at the KCOM Stadium but would not confirm whether or not he is on trial, and if so how long for.

RIASA did however describe Damba as a ‘quick, strong and dangerous goal-scorer’, and revealed that he is coached by Rob Jones, the former Sheffield Wednesday captain.

The on-loan Queens Park Rangers striker Nahki Wells is among the Leeds-based RIASA alumni.

Sam Winnall of Derby County reacts during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Manchester United and Derby County at Old Trafford on January 5, 2018 in Manchester, England.

Liam Waldock’s stoppage time goal gave Sheffield Wednesday U23s their second successive win, in which Sam Winnall played 70 minutes on his comeback from injury.

Were you present at Hull on Saturday? What did you make of Damba’s performance for Sheffield Wednesday?

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Sheffield Wednesday appear to have taken striker Omar Damba on trial