We want to recognize and congratulate Grade 11 HPA student Shola Jimoh, who was recently called into the Canadian Men’s Training Camp by head coach Jesse Marsch. The camp was held for 19 North American-based players to keep sharp ahead of this month’s Nations League quarter finals.
Shola had an exceptional year with York United in the Canadian Premier League. He balanced training full time with the pro team while maintaining his academic courses. Shola appeared in 16 games logging 594 minutes of play while notching 4 goals and 1 assist.
“He’s young and talented and can play the way that I like to play,” Marsch said. The Canadian Men’s coach noticed something we already know at Holy Cross – that Shola is a special talent. His dedication to everything he does and his desire to learn and improve are second to none.
Shola has also been named to the Canadian U-17 roster. Canada will play Costa Rica on November 15th and Mexico on November 18th in San José, Costa Rica. These two games will give the players valuable experience as they begin their World Cup qualifying in February. FIFA announced that the U-17 World Cup will be expanded to 48 teams. Canada has qualified for four of the last six editions of the tournament.