Kano-born striker Umar Abubakar is quickly climbing the soccer ladder in Portugal, establishing himself as one of the vital thrilling younger Nigerian forwards overseas.
The 19-year-old heart ahead, who signed a five-year cope with Famalicão in July after a powerful stint with Gent’s B-team in Belgium, has wasted no time in making his mark.
Over the weekend, Abubakar delivered one other eye-catching efficiency within the Liga Revelação, scoring a superb aim in Famalicão U23’s emphatic 3-0 away win over FC Vizela U23.
The younger striker confirmed excellent accuracy and uncooked energy along with his end, underlining his rising status as a pure goalscorer.
His aim was not simply concerning the consequence; it highlighted his anticipation, motion off the ball, and tranquility in entrance of aim — qualities which have satisfied Famalicão’s technical workers he is able to step up.
Abubakar’s rise has been swift. In Belgium final season, he scored 21 objectives in 27 matches for Gent’s youth facet, drawing consideration from scouts throughout Europe earlier than Famalicão secured his signature.
Since arriving in Portugal, he has continued to shine in improvement matches, and his constant ending capacity has positioned him as a robust contender for first-team minutes within the Primeira Liga.
Studies recommend that he might function in Famalicão’s senior lineup as early as this coming weekend, a transfer that will sign a serious breakthrough in his younger profession.
For Nigerian soccer followers, Abubakar’s progress is one more reason for optimism, as he might quickly be in rivalry for youth nationwide workforce obligation, with a long-term eye on the Tremendous Eagles.
Together with his confidence hovering and alternatives opening, Umar Abubakar’s journey from Kano to Portugal is shaping into an inspiring story of expertise, onerous work, and willpower. A rising star is prepared for the huge stage.
