Sowumni is thrilled to have reached this milestone. He told the team's website that becoming a professional footballer is something he's always dreamed of. He's grateful that it's finally happened and is feeling proud and happy.
Sowumni has been through the team's youth development system alongside many of his friends. They've all grown up together and have now reached the point where they're playing for the Under-21 team. He hopes they can continue to work together and improve their skills.
West Ham's Academy Manager, Kenny Brown, is pleased with Sowumni's progress. He believes that the team's success in developing young players is due to a combination of hard work and good coaching.