By Newsshelve Correspondent.
In an exciting development for Nigerian football, 19-year-old Yaqub Usman-Malah has signed an official contract with Brito Sporting Club of Portugal.
The talented young player, born in Nigeria in 2006, was officially unveiled by the club on January 4, 2025.
Yaqub’s impressive skills and potential were honed during his time as a student and trainee player with the Brooke College Football Academy in the United Kingdom.
His outstanding performance at the academy is evident in his impressive goal average of 17 goals in 32 matches, with no injuries in 116 training days.
Lead coach of the Under-17B team, Tomasz Wasylik, praised Yaqub as a “well-liked person” and a role model to his teammates due to his professionalism and unmatched work rate.
Wasylik also highlighted Yaqub’s technical skills, tactical awareness, and versatility on the field, noting that he can play in multiple positions.
Yaqub’s father, Usman Malah, expressed his pride and support for his son’s new venture, stating, “We wish Yaqub a successful career and a place in the halls of football greatness across the globe.”
As Yaqub begins his new chapter with Brito Sporting Club, fans and supporters are eagerly anticipating his performances and expecting great things from this talented young Nigerian footballer.
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