Says he hasn't chosen his international destination: “I haven’t yet declared who I will commit to internationally,” Balogun began. “I was born in New York, so can play for the USA. My parents were born in Nigeria and I have been in England since I was two years old, so I can play for both those countries too! “I have several youth caps playing for England and I enjoy their style of play which is similar to Arsenal’s. I will be discussing matters with my parents and will then decide.” http://dailycannon.com/2019/03/fola...ernational-allegiance-england-usa-or-nigeria/
West Ham 0 Arsenal 2. Balogun scores to take his tally to 17 goals in 14 games.— Jeorge Bird (@jeorgebird) March 16, 2019 Started and scored again for the U18s. Edit: Got another one towards the end: #AFCU18 ran out 5-2 winners over West Ham in the #U18PL this afternoon 👏Joel Lopez scored his first goal for the club, while Balogun hit a brace to take his tally up to 2️⃣2️⃣ for the season (all comps) 🔥 pic.twitter.com/IWKwhKGfPC— Arsenal Academy (@ArsenalAcademy) March 16, 2019
8️⃣ seconds is all it takes for #AFCU18 to score on the break ⚡️Cool as you like from @FBalogun67 😎 pic.twitter.com/xUVBwZrgIt— Arsenal Academy (@ArsenalAcademy) March 18, 2019
Good performance from the boys! 4-1 win vs Japan! Nice to get a goal n Assist!🤩 #ENG18— Balogun (@balogun) March 21, 2019 Brief match report from the FA here.
Had a brief 15 minute appearance the U23s yesterday and started for the U18s today and scored. Arsenal 2 Swansea 0. Balogun gets his 20th league goal of the season after Matt Smith sets him up.— Jeorge Bird (@jeorgebird) March 30, 2019
Starts: 📝 Here’s how #AFCU18 line up against Tottenham in their top of the table clash this afternoon… #ArsenalAcademy pic.twitter.com/TMKoUqp7zm— Arsenal Academy (@ArsenalAcademy) April 2, 2019
🔥 @FBalogun67 scores 4️⃣ as #AFCU18 extend their lead at the top of the table 🔥Well played, lads 👊 pic.twitter.com/hHG1Lx0RPL— Arsenal Academy (@ArsenalAcademy) April 6, 2019
Just the 4️⃣ goals for @FBalogun67 this afternoon 👏#AFCU18 pic.twitter.com/QCzrhkbTKI— Arsenal Academy (@ArsenalAcademy) April 6, 2019
Starts in Dallas Cup: 3:00 pm Gordon Jago Super Group game Starting XI. @Arsenal vs. @rayados #DC40 pic.twitter.com/lJIE1Zvl7d— Dallas Cup ⚽️ (@dallascup) April 14, 2019
Scored a PK, but they lost 3-1: Monterrey took the lead but Arsenal equalised when Balogun, who was born in the United States, was fouled in the area and stepped up to score the resultant spot-kick. https://arsenalyouth.wordpress.com/...e-sent-off-as-arsenal-u19s-lose-to-monterrey/
Arsenal U18s claim the U18 Premier League south title with a 3-0 win on the last day of the season. Balogun scored the second (81') of the Gunners goals as they finish four points above rivals Tottenham. https://t.co/3LDTk0vaH2— Yanks Abroad (@usmnt_abroad) April 27, 2019
🏴 @FBalogun67 hits 2️⃣8️⃣ for the season 👏#AFCU18 💥 pic.twitter.com/BNHLuxFPJe— Arsenal Academy (@ArsenalAcademy) April 30, 2019
Happy birthday, @FBalogun67 🎉We hope you have a good one ☺️ pic.twitter.com/jTvrGboalw— Arsenal Academy (@ArsenalAcademy) July 3, 2019
Starts: 📝 The teams are in! Here’s how Arsenal XI line-up against @BOREHAM_WOODFC… Pre-season is about to get underway for #ArsenalAcademy ✅ pic.twitter.com/EqWONjtHbS— Arsenal Academy (@ArsenalAcademy) July 6, 2019
Starts: 🚨 TIME FOR TEAM NEWS 🚨Starting XI: Hillson; Bola, Clarke (c), Olowu, Swanson; McEneff, Smith, Cottrell; Coyle, Balogun, AlebiosuSubs: Smith, Ogungbo, Azeez, Laing, Dennis, Matthews, Flaherty, Greenwood #ArsenalXI 🔴 pic.twitter.com/yfmAVJKTib— Arsenal Academy (@ArsenalAcademy) July 24, 2019
Scores a PK: YESSSSS! @FBalogun67 converts from the spot 😎🐝 0-1 🔴| (12) pic.twitter.com/dkIz9E361A— Arsenal Academy (@ArsenalAcademy) July 24, 2019
Woah! IT'S A SIX-MINUTE HAT-TRICK FOR @FBALOGUN67 🤯🐝 0-3 🔴 | (18) pic.twitter.com/mybZTxrJhj— Arsenal Academy (@ArsenalAcademy) July 24, 2019
That feeling when you score a six-minute hat-trick 😜⚽️ 12’ ⚽️ 14’ ⚽️ 18’ #ArsenalAcademy 🔥 pic.twitter.com/VmEIwi02rU— Arsenal Academy (@ArsenalAcademy) July 24, 2019
He should consider going out on loan somewhere. He’s not getting first team minutes with Arsenal and he’s not improving as fast by blowing the doors off academy sides. I don’t think he’ll end up in a USA shirt but it would be a huge coup if he did.
Arsenal don't usually loan out players that young unless it's fairly obvious that they don't have a significant future at the club. Exception here for Reiss Nelson.