Nigerian Wonderkid Who Broke Ghanas Hearts In Wafu B Final Jets Out To Norway To Seal Lillestrom Deal
Nigerian teenage striker Kparobo Ariehri is set to embark on an exciting European adventure, having flown to Norway to finalise a deal with Norwegian club Lillestrm Sportsklubb, Soccernet.ng reports .
The 17-year-old forward, hailed as one of Nigeria's brightest young talents, recently captivated fans with his performances for the Flying Eagles at the WAFU B U20 Championships in Togo.
Ariehri's rise has been remarkable. Just days ago, he played a decisive role in Nigerias triumph over Ghana in the WAFU B final , netting twice to secure a 2-1 victory.
His display in that match earned him the Man of the Match award and placed him firmly on the radar of European clubs.
Beyond his recent national success, Ariehri was instrumental in Beyond Limits Academy's historic Viareggio Cup win earlier this year, where his five goals in six games helped them become the first African team to claim the title.