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Golden Eaglets Defender Yahaya Set To Join Barcelona

Yahaya Lawali, a Golden Eaglets defender, is expected to join Spanish giants Barcelona in the coming days, according to reports.

The right-back featured in all of the 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.

The 16-year-old was also included in the group stage Best X1 by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

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Top clubs in Belgium and France were also interested in Lawali but Barcelona won the race.

The Mahanaim FC player can also play as a left-back and in midfield.

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