Yusuf was instrumental in his side’s 8-1 whitewash of Navy Secondary School Abeokuta, where he grabbed five goals.
Nigeria have now found a perfect 'replacement' for Victor Osimhen at the Leks Schools League Champions Edition.
Schoolboy Yusuf Metti of Government College Lagos has been dubbed the new Osimhen after his outstanding display at the inter-secondary school competition.
The final of the inter-secondary school competition took place at McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Lagos Ibadan Expressway.
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Government College Lagos emerged champion as the boys rallied to defeat Brightville College Ibadan 2-1 in the final.
Yusuf Metti the New Osimhen
Yusuf Metti of Government College Lagos swept the awards and is now on course to become the next Superstar like African Player of the Year, Victor Osimhen.
Yusuf was instrumental in his side’s 8-1 whitewash of Navy Secondary School Abeokuta where he grabbed five goals, consequently claiming the Man of the Match award in their first match.
The lad won two Man of the Match awards in the tournament. His teammate Babatunde Habib was named the best goalkeeper, while their coach Omisanya Temitope emerged as the best coach.
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Oshimen scored 10 goals to emerge as the highest goal scorer in a single U-17 World Cup tournament.
He received a comprehensive sponsorship package from Wura Sport, which includes top-of-the-line football boots. He also won Codematic Player of the Tournament and Top Scorer awards.