Hafiz Ibrahim: Chelsea to Sign 18-Year-Old Nigerian Youngster

English Premier League club, Chelsea is reportedly finalising a possible deal with Nigeria’s promising star Hafiz Ibrahim from Ojodu City Academy in Lagos.

Ibrahim, 18, caught everyone’s attention with his spectacular performance at the 74th annual Viareggio Cup, a global youth tournament in Italy, in February.

Following the youngster’s skillful outing, Chelsea offered him a two-week trial. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea is in talks with Ojodu City Academy to either loan Hafiz to Strasbourg or sign him for the club.

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Romano wrote on his X page: “Young Nigerian striker Ibrahim Hafiz Umar (18) on the verge of joining Chelsea after very positive trial with the Academy.

“Chelsea are closing in on deal with Ojodu City Academy to decide whether they want to loan Hafiz to Strasbourg or sign him for #CFC.”

🔵🇳🇬 Excl: young Nigerian striker Ibrahim Hafiz Umar (18) on the verge of joining Chelsea after very positive trial with the Academy.

Chelsea are closing in on deal with Ojodu City Academy to decide whether they want to loan Hafiz to Strasbourg or sign him for #CFC. pic.twitter.com/t4tFlD7vhp

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 24, 2024

About Hafiz Ibrahim

Born into a poor family in Kano State, Hafiz Ibrahim plays as a striker in Ojodu City FC in Lagos, Nigeria. He’s driven by a deep desire to change his family’s fortunes and inspire other young footballers like him.

Hafiz never finished school and speaks only Hausa and Pidgin English, but he hasn’t let these challenges dampen his spirit or his career goals.

At a crucial point in his career, Hafiz Ibrahim could be making a significant move that might take him from amateur football to professional ranks. This opportunity is his chance to lift his family out of poverty and set an example for others in his community.

Hafiz scored ten goals in just six matches for Ojodu City, playing a crucial role in propelling the amateur team to the semifinals of the competition.

Originally, Ibrahim was on the verge of signing with Norwegian club Bodo Glimt. However, he decided against it and is now on trial at Chelsea.

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