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Tottenham Sign Nigerian Under-17 World Cup Star, Victor Osimhen.

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Tottenham have completed the signing of 16-year-old former newspaper vendor at Ojota bus-stop, Lagos, Victor Osimhen. He was the star of Nigeria’s recent Under-17 World Cup triumph in Chile, after scoring 10 goals in 7 games.

Tottenham were reported to have opened talks with the player’s representatives during the competition, and according to AS he will now join Mauricio Pochettino’s side. Osimhen’s compatriot Kelechi Nwakali – who was voted player of the tournament – is also understood to be on his way to the Premier League with Manchester City.

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