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Ebenezer Harcourt: Teenage goalkeeper makes history as CHAN Eagles bow out
By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde
Nigeria ended their 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign on a high with a 2-0 victory over Congo on Tuesday, thanks to goals from Anas Yusuf and Sikiru Alimi.
But the night belonged to 15-year-old goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt, who wrote his name into the history books.
He became the youngest-ever Super Eagles player.
Harcourt, who plays for Sporting Lagos, also became the youngest goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet in CHAN history and the youngest player to ever feature in the competition.
Despite Nigeria’s early exit, Harcourt’s performance was hailed as a breakthrough moment for the country’s youth football.
His calm display between the posts capped off a historic debut, signaling a bright future for the teenage shot-stopper.
