Sporting Braga Signs Nigerian Defender Adebisi Olamikun from Inter Lagos
Portuguese club Sporting Braga has signed 18-year-old Nigerian defender Adebisi Olamikun from Nigeria Premier Football League side Inter Lagos on a long-term deal.
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Portuguese club Sporting Braga has signed Nigerian defender Adebisi Olamikun from Inter Lagos, a newly promoted Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club. The transfer was confirmed by Inter Lagos via their official X handle on Sunday, marking a significant move for the 18-year-old centre-back.
Olamikun joins Braga on a long-term contract, with the transfer fee reported to be €50,000. The sum reflects growing interest in young Nigerian talent from European clubs. He has already arrived in Portugal and is set to integrate into Braga’s developmental structure.
The defender’s performances for Inter Lagos in the NPFL drew attention from several European scouts, with Braga moving swiftly to secure his signature. His signing underscores the club’s strategy of investing in emerging African talent.
Inter Lagos confirmed the transfer in a social media post, stating they wished Olamikun success in his European career. Sporting Braga has not yet issued an official statement, but local media in Portugal have reported the completion of the deal.
This move positions Olamikun among a growing number of Nigerian players transitioning to European football at a young age. He joins a Braga squad that regularly competes in domestic and continental competitions, providing a platform for further development.