Benfica is testing a young Nigerian footballer in Lisbon, in an international prospecting process to evaluate possible signings for the club's youth academy. The 16-year-old forward Favour Ayobamidele is in the Portuguese capital undergoing medical exams and intensive training in Seixal, training center of the red team.
The information about the player's presence was made public through the official account of the Nigerian academy Inspiresportsacademyng on the social network Instagram, which shared photographic records of the athlete during his stay in Lisbon. The post immediately generated curiosity among the red fans.
The evaluation process at Benfica includes the detailed observation of the young Nigerian's technical and physical qualities on the pitch, in a strategy similar to what the club has already applied with another Nigerian player, Peter Edokpolor. The objective is to understand if the athlete meets the required standards to join the Glorioso's youth academy.
The player's origin academy publicly expressed pride in Ayobamidele's journey, highlighting his journey to European football and the fact that he is undergoing tests at one of the most prestigious clubs in Portugal.
