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Young Stars striker eyes Eaglets call up

Young Stars International football Academy top striker, Gift Samuel Mensah has set his eyes on the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria.

Mensah whose father is a Ghanaian told Sporting Tribune that he had been dreaming of playing for Nigeria since he was born here and have never had any dealing with Ghana.

The former Ilupeju Grammar School student revealed his intention to help the national team if he eventually was invited.

“It will be my dream to play for Nigeria’s Golden Eaglet and this is what I have been aspiring for since my tender age and I know I’m ripe for the cause. I want to discharge my little experience into the team if I’m invited and I will be very happy.”

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Mensah has been involved in local school tournaments during his school days and he has participated at the Ajegunle classico; a grassroots tournament when he played for his club in Lagos.

He was part of the NNPC/SHELL football tournament and also participated alongside his club at the copa league Beach Soccer 2019.

He played in the JKF youth competition in Ekiti state 2019

Sporting Tribune

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