Portuguese Giants Benfica Secure Signing of Abuja City-Based Talent Peter Osayande Edokpolor

February 4, 2025
Portuguese football powerhouse Benfica, 85-time champions of Portugal, have officially wrapped up the signing of 18-year-old Nigerian forward Peter Osayande Edokpolor from Abuja-based academy N-Youth Sports, according to reports from OwnGoalNigeria.com.
A Rising Star from Abuja
Peter has been on Benfica’s radar for some time, undergoing training with the team and proving his worth to the club’s management. His outstanding performances during trials earned him a professional contract, which was formally announced yesterday.
The Journey Begins at Benfica
The young Nigerian talent will start with Benfica’s U23 squad, where his progress will be closely monitored for a potential promotion to the senior team. The club has expressed confidence in his abilities, highlighting that he will occasionally train with the first team to accelerate his development.
A Competitive Signing
Benfica reportedly beat several other European clubs to Edokpolor’s signature, securing his future with a promise of a fast-tracked pathway to first-team football. His signing is viewed as a major coup for the club, which has a history of grooming young African talent into global stars.
Following in Big Footsteps
Edokpolor is the second Nigerian player to sign for Benfica in recent years, following in the footsteps of Tyronne Ebuehi, who joined the Portuguese giants in 2018. However, Ebuehi’s promising career at Benfica was derailed by a serious ACL injury, forcing him to miss two years before his eventual departure.
Nigeria’s Football Pipeline to Europe
With more Nigerian players making waves in European football, Edokpolor’s move to Benfica is yet another reminder of Nigeria’s deep football talent pool. Abuja’s N-Youth Sports Academy continues to establish itself as a hub for grooming future stars, providing young talents with a direct route to some of Europe’s biggest leagues.
Can Peter Edokpolor follow the path of Nigerian legends and make a name for himself at Benfica? Time will tell, but Nigerian football fans will be eagerly watching his journey.
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