Shola Ogundana: Nigerian Starlet Wins Best Player Award As Brazils Flamengo Win Copa Libertadores U20
Nigerian youngster Shola Ogundana has been named the best player of the 2025 Copa Libertadores U20 tournament after playing a crucial role in Flamengo's successful title defence, Soccernet.ng reports .
The 20-year-old winger delivered a series of outstanding performances throughout the competition, finishing with two goals and two assists in five appearances.
His impact was instrumental in helping the Brazilian side retain their crown, and his efforts were rewarded with the tournament's 'Hero of the Tournament' award.
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Ogundana's influence was felt in the final, where Flamengo faced Palmeiras in an all-Brazilian showdown.
The match ended 1-1 in regulation time, forcing a penalty shootout that Flamengo won 3-2 to become the first club to claim the U20 Libertadores title twice.
