Manchester United have sent their top scouts to watch Flying Eagles goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt in action at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile.
Harcourt, Nigeria’s Youngest Senior National Team Player
Harcourt was an integral part of the Flying Eagles squad that won bronze medal at the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt and also featured in Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over Congo at the African Nations Championship (CHAN), becoming Nigeria’s youngest senior national team player.
Recall that at the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations, the Sporting Lagos academy star was outstanding as he made two penalty saves and kept three clean sheets.
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Man United Keep Close Tab
His remarkable rise is gradually gaining attention as top European club Man United have dispatched scouts to monitor the progress of the Flying Eagles goalkeeper at the FIFA U-20 World Cup, according to United In Focus.
Besides the Red Devils, scouts from other clubs in Europe are also keeping close tabs on the Nigerian international.
Harcourt alongside Mexican midfielder Gilberto Mora has been selected as their major focus at the tournament.
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