Norwegian aspect Bodo/Glimt win race for Nigerian Viareggio Cup revelation Hafiz Umar Ibrahim

The Ojodu Metropolis FC striker will transfer to Norway with hopes of following within the footsteps of compatriot Victor Boniface

Ojodu City FC’s Hafiz Umar Ibrahim will be a part of Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt on Monday if either side agree on private phrases, Soccernet.ng can completely reveal.

The 18-year-old striker turned a revelation after scoring 10 objectives as his group reached the semi finals of the Viareggio Cup in Italy final week.

Hafiz Umar Ibrahim will be a part of Norwegian aspect Bodo/Glimt from Ojodu Metropolis FC. Ibrahim scored 10 objectives on the Viareggio Cup.

The Kano-born striker will signal on Monday after agreeing private phrases with the membership.

He was needed by AC Milan, Inter and Fiorentina however Bodo received. pic.twitter.com/FVIzSPtiE0

— Lolade Adewuyi (@Jololade) February 29, 2024

Ibrahim, born in Kano, northern Nigeria’s greatest metropolis, scored consecutive hattricks towards opponents within the event the place he was named Golden Boy as he completed high scorer.

Soccernet.ng reported curiosity in him from numerous high golf equipment together with Inter, AC Milan and Fiorentina from the start of the event. His agent Oluwabunmi Moses Egbebi held on for him to complete the event earlier than making the choice.

Bodo have now beat the opposite groups to his signature and have invited the participant over to satisfy the remainder of the A squad forward of signing the deal on Monday, March 4.

He’ll take part in two coaching drills, carry out a medical and negotiate private phrases forward of signing the deal.

Three-time Norwegian champions, Bodo was dwelling to Victor Boniface earlier than he moved to Belgian aspect Union Saint Gilloise the place he proved himself, with an additional transfer to Bayer Leverkusen.

Boniface received two titles with Bodo.

In a latest interview on the Obi-One Podcast, Boniface described town as quiet, chilly and all he did was play and relaxation. Sadly, he additionally struggled due to accidents that left him depressed. However he spoke extremely of the tradition of the individuals who took nice care of him and different international gamers.

Ibrahim, who sees Romelu Lukaku as his mentor, instructed Soccernet.ng that he needs to take his household out of poverty.

He used to promote fruits within the Kano market to help his dad and mom and siblings. Now he’ll get the possibility to assist change their lives.