Nigerian striker Stanley Iheanacho has completed a move to Portuguese second-tier side CD Mafra from Danish club FC Midtjylland. The 19-year-old signed a five-year deal with the club, keeping him at CD Mafra until the summer of 2029.
Iheanacho expressed his excitement at joining the club, stating that he sees many young talents with potential at CD Mafra, which makes him happy. He looks forward to starting the season with the club and developing his skills to become an even better player.
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The teenage Nigerian striker started his football career at FC Hearts Academy in Abuja, Nigeria, before joining FC Midtjylland last year. Although he didn’t make any senior team appearances for the Danish club, he impressed in the youth team, scoring 19 goals in 30 games, including four goals in a single game in the league cup.
Iheanacho will join up with the rest of the CD Mafra team for pre-season training as they prepare for their league opener against Paços Ferreira on August 8th at the Estádio Municipal de Mafra.
CD Mafra is a Portuguese second-tier club that has a reputation for developing young talents. The club’s decision to sign Iheanacho shows their faith in his potential, and the striker is expected to make a significant impact in the Portuguese league.
Iheanacho’s move to CD Mafra is a significant step in his career, and he will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of other successful Nigerian players who have played in Portugal. With his impressive goal-scoring record in the youth team, Iheanacho is expected to make a seamless transition to the senior team and become a key player for CD Mafra in the upcoming season.
Stanley Iheanacho’s move to CD Mafra is an exciting development in his career, and the Portuguese club will be hoping that he can make a significant impact in the upcoming season. With his impressive goal-scoring record and potential, Iheanacho is expected to become a key player for CD Mafra and help the club achieve their goals in the Portuguese league.
