Transfer: Flying Eagles striker, Lawal signs for Croatian club

Wednesday, 02 August 2023 08:48

Flying Eagles forward, Salim Fago Lawal has linked up with Croatian club, NK Istra 1961.

Lawal, who joined NK Istra from Mavlon FC, signed a three-year contract.

The young striker was part of Nigeria’s squad to the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup hosted by Argentina in May.

The 20-year-old made five appearances for the Flying Eagles at the competition and registered one goal.

The Flying Eagles were eliminated in the quarter-finals by South Korea.

Mavlon FC received several offers for the player but opted for him to move to Croatia to continue his development.

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