Samu Aghehowa Impresses for FC Porto

Nigerian youngster shines in UEFA Youth League debut

17-year-old scores and assists in Porto's 3-0 win

Nigerian forward Samu (Omorodion) Aghehowa made an impressive debut for FC Porto in the UEFA Youth League on Wednesday, scoring a goal and providing an assist in his team's 3-0 win over Club Brugge.

The 17-year-old, who joined Porto from Edo Queens in the summer, showed his quality with a well-taken goal in the first half, before setting up teammate Fabio Silva for the second goal in the second half.

Aghehowa's performance was praised by Porto coach Antonio Folha, who said: "He's a very talented player with a lot of potential. He has a good eye for goal and he's very good at creating chances for his teammates.

Aghehowa's goal was his first for Porto at any level, and it was a special moment for the young Nigerian.

"It was a great feeling to score my first goal for Porto," said Aghehowa. "I'm still adjusting to the team and the league, but I'm happy to be able to contribute to the team's success.

Aghehowa's performance will have given Porto fans plenty of reasons to be excited about the future. The young Nigerian has all the attributes to become a top player, and he could be a key player for Porto in the years to come.

Here are some of Aghehowa's highlights from the match:

• Scored a goal in the first half
• Assisted a goal in the second half
• Completed 80% of his passes
• Won 50% of his duels
• Made 3 tackles

Aghehowa's performance was a clear indication of his talent and potential. He is a player to watch in the future.