Benfica trial Nigerian striker in secret, images emerge | OneFootball

Benfica continues to keep an eye on major scouting opportunities in the international market with the aim of strengthening its youth ranks. A promising young footballer is currently in Lisbon on trial with the Eagles in an attempt to convince the club’s officials.

The news was made public through the official "Inspiresportsacademyng" account on Instagram by sharing photos of the player. The young Nigerian forwardFavour Ayobamidele, 16, is the player currently in the Portuguese capital undergoing tests and intense training sessions. The post shared online immediately caught the attention and curiosity of many Benfica fans.

In this recruitment process, Benfica are testing the Nigerian forward - just like Peter Edokpolor - with the aim of assessing all of his technical and physical qualities on the pitch. His academy was keen to publicly highlight its pride in the young talent’s journey on European soil.

In the statement shared on digital platforms, the organization stressed the importance of daily effort. "Hard work, dedication and being relentless lead to extraordinary opportunities", the message published about the young athlete’s trip to Portugal reads.

The message dedicated to the footballer trying his luck within Benfica’s setup ended with wishes of great success for the immediate future. "We are immensely proud of Favour as he takes this huge step forward in his football journey. Keep shining and reaching the top!", the original post concluded.

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