Golden Eaglets star on FC Barcelona radar

Caretaker May 16, 2023

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Yahaya Lawali with his Man of the match award at the 2023 U-17 AFCON

Golden Eaglets star Yahaya Lawali is on the transfer radar of Spanish giants FC Barcelona following his performances at the U-17 AFCON.

Yahaya was on of the positive discoveries from the Nduka Ugbade tutored Eaglets who suffered a 1-2 defeat to Burkina Faso, to crash out of the 2023 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations in Algeria at the quater-final stage.

16-year old Yahaya Lawali was named player of the match as the Eaglets defeated Zambia in the opening group game and also in the 1-0 loss vs Morocco.

An ever-present part of the Nigerian side since the WAFU B Championship triumph, the youngster has impressed FC Barcelona scouts and they are considering a move.

According to AclSports, FC Barcelona are monitoring Lawali who is also wanted at French Ligue 1 clubs RC Lens, Olympique Lyon, and Strasbourg.

To underline his immense talent and performance at the 2023 U-17 AFCON in Algeria, Eaglets full-back Yahaya Lawali was named in the CAF XI for the group stage.

Golden Eaglets starlet Yahaya Lawali in action — **Golden Eaglets star Yahaya Lawali in action against Zambia at the U-17 AFCON**

A product of Mahanaim Academy, his representatives will consider all offers to find a suitable choice that will help the full-back develop into superstar status.