Portuguese top flight club SC Braga have completed the signing of highly rated Nigerian teenage defender Adebisi Olamikun from Nigeria Premier Football League side Inter Lagos, in a deal that continues Nigeria’s steady export of young defensive talent to Europe.
Inter Lagos confirmed the transfer in a statement on their official social media account, announcing the departure of the 18 year old, who has earned a reputation as one of the country’s brightest young defenders.
Reports indicate the left footed centre back has signed a long term contract with Braga in a deal valued at around 50,000 euros, a modest fee reflecting the early stage nature of the transfer relative to the player’s potential.
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The move adds to a growing pipeline of young Nigerian talent moving to European academies and top flight clubs, with scouts increasingly monitoring the NPFL for promising defenders amid rising demand for physical, technically sound centre backs.
Nigerian football stakeholders have welcomed the transfer, describing it as further evidence of the depth of talent within the domestic league even as the senior national team continues to rebuild following its absence from the ongoing World Cup.
Olamikun is expected to link up with Braga’s youth or reserve setup in the coming weeks, with the club reportedly viewing the signing as a long term development project rather than an immediate first team addition.
