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Yahaya Lawali’s impressive performance has not gone unnoticed as the Golden Eaglets captain is set to make a big move to a top European side this summer.
The 16-year-old's stellar performance at the ongoing U17 African tournament has attracted a host of big-name clubs who are desperate to sign him.
The Nigerian U17 captain who was named among the best XI in the group phase is reportedly wanted by Spanish giants Barcelona.
Top European clubs scrambling for Yahaya Lawali
Belgian Jupiler clubs Belgian clubs Anderlecht FC and KAA Gent as well as Spanish side Sevilla have also shown keen interest in the youngster.
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23:29 - 13.05.2023
U-17 AFCON: CAF names Golden Eaglets 'Fairplay Team of the Group Stage'
Nigeria were eliminated from the competition following a 2-1 defeat to Burkina Faso in the quarterfinal, ending the Golden Eaglets bid to qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
The Golden Eaglets missed out on qualification to the U17 World Cup after crashing losing to Burkina Faso by 2-1 in their round of 16 game.
The Golden Eaglets’ captain’s brief spell at the AFCON U17 tournament
Nduka Ugbade’s men had a disappointing spell at the AFCON tournament held in Algeria but Lawali’s defensive capabilities proved he is a star of the future.
The 16-year-old who plays for Mahanian FC was the man-of-the-match in Nigeria's group games against Zambia and Morocco.
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06:22 - 13.05.2023
Don't abandon these Eaglets — Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo 'warns' NFF
Nigeria Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo believes there are so many bright talents in the Golden Eaglets that must not be neglected despite a sad exit from the U-17 AFCON.
And top Nigerian photo-journalost Poojah confirmed Lawali was a raw talent on his official Twitter handle stating:
“U-17 Wonderkid & @mahanaimFC product, Yahaya Lawali is being chased by Barcelona plus top clubs in France & Belgium.
“Remember that he won the man of the match twice and was selected in the Group Stage XI by CAF at the U17 AFCON.”
Another Nigerian sports reporter Ojora Babatunde was quoted saying:
''I watched all of Nigeria's games and I must confess that Yahaya Lawali is truly a good player and Barcelona will be a good place for him to develop his career.''
Ugbade confident U17 squad will become Super Eagles stars of the future
Meanwhile, Nduka Ugbade has stated that a couple of his U17 boys will feature for the Super Eagles in the future despite not making it through to the FIFA World Cup.
The five-time champions were knocked out of the AFCON U17 qualification tournament currently holding in Algeria after losing to Burkina Faso by 2-1 in the round of 16.
Ugbade has called for the players not to be abandoned after their exit claiming that they are the future of the Super Eagles.
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