Golden Eaglets defender Yahaya Lawali is expected to link up with Spanish giants Barcelona in the coming days.
The right-back featured in all of Golden Eaglets four games at the ongoing 2023 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations in Algeria.
Lawali was named Man of the Match in Nigeria’s opening two games against Zambia and Morocco.
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The 16-year-old was also included in the group stage Best X1 by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Top clubs in Belgium and France were also interested in Lawali but Barcelona has won the race.
Lawali’s versatility is one of his major weapons as he can also play at left-back and in midfiled.