Transfer: Ex-Golden Eaglets Captain, Yahaya Lawali Joins MFK Karvina

Yahaya Lawali, captain of Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets at the 2023 U-17 AFCON, has shared his ambition to thrive in European football following his transfer to Czech side MFK Karvina.

The 18-year-old defender made the move from Abuja-based Mahanaim FC, signing a four-year contract with the Czech Republic’s top-tier club.

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“We are pleased to announce that one of our products, Yahaya Danjuma Lawali, has joined MFK Karvina. The 18-year-old & ex-Golden Eaglets captain signed a four-year deal with Czech Republic’s top team, MFK Karvina,” Mahanaim FC revealed on Monday.

Lawali had attracted attention from several European clubs, including La Liga giants Barcelona and Sevilla, after his standout performances at the 2023 U-17 AFCON in Algeria. Having turned 18 in June, he was finally eligible to sign a professional contract, and the talented right-back expressed his excitement for the challenges ahead.

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“Part of my dreams and visions is to take my game to the next level, and Mahanaim FC Abuja pushed me to another enabling football environment like MFK Karvina. Joining this team will provide me with an opportunity to express myself globally, and I will not take this chance for granted,” the player said.