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The Prospects: Nehemiah Oriola, Brighton & Hove Albion
- Brighton beat West Ham 3-0 to reach the Premier League 2 semi-finals on the back of Nehemiah Oriola's eye-catching display.
- Oriola showed explosive pace, breaking in behind the West Ham defense and delivering dangerous runs from the left wing.
- Oriola helped win the corner that led to Brighton's opener, contributing to a decisive late edge.
- Brighton progressed to face Tottenham in the semi-finals after their 3-0 win.
- Oriola has scored 11 goals and provided six assists for Brighton's under-21s this season.
- Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler praised Oriola as an 'unbelievable talent'.
- Oriola joined Brighton in 2023 after leaving Manchester United by mutual consent.
- Oriola's background includes Ghanaian and Nigerian parentage, with England birthplace.
- Oriola's first-team exposure came as a late substitute against Leeds United in November.
- The Athletic identified Oriola as a rising talent capable of breaking into Brighton's first team.
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