French club Stade de Reims have announced the transfer of young striker Hafiz Umar Ibrahim from Ojodu City FC.
The 18-year-old striker, who was top scorer at this year’s Viareggio tournament in Italy, has signed a four-year contract.
Ibrahim will join the Pro 2 (reserves) team led by Franck Chalençon in the French Championnat National 3, where “he will be able to continue to progress and gain experience.
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