Latics' loanee for the Lillies
Saturday 30 January 2010
Phil OjapahRHYL player-manager Greg Strong has signed 19-year-old Philip Ojapah on-loan from Oldham Athletic for the rest of the season.
The midfielder was handed his first chance in League football by the Latics, who offered him a 12-month professional contract in August.
Ojapah starred for non-league outfit FC Liverpool and, after impressing in a 10-day trial at Boundary Park, convinced boss Dave Penney he had the potential to make the grade in League One.
"He has got what it takes. There is still a long way to go, Philip needs to buckle down and work hard now," said Penney.
A few months later, Ojapah was loaned to Stalybridge Celtic for a month to help out during an injury crisis at Bower Fold.
He is available for Rhyl's Welsh Cup match at Belle Vue against Pontardawe on Saturday.
Photo: Ojapah signs for Oldham boss Dave Penney [Oldham Athletic photo].