A pair of Nigerian talents stole the show as Beyond Limits knocked out Torino 2-1 to reach the Viareggio Cup semifinals.
BALLGIST reports that Adeshina Ayodele and Nigeria’s U20 star Farouq Ogundare put on a dazzling display to orchestrate a statement win for the Nigerian football academy.
Flying eagles forward, Ayodele pulled the strings, capping off a dazzling performance with a gorgeous assist for defender Dikko Adebayo’s opening goal. The youngsters showed vision and technique that left the Torino protégé’s chasing shadows all match.
Not to be outdone, Ogundare also exhibited limitless skills up front as the 20-year-old sensation turned provider with an incisive pass to set up Ayodele’s brilliant goal that sealed the victory.
This is just the latest triumph for a Beyond Limits squad, taking the prestigious Italian youth tournament by storm.
Ogundare was the hero in their giant-killing of Fiorentina in the previous round. This underlines the threat posed by the Nigerian young guns.
With a spot in the semifinals now secured, Beyond Limits’ eyes remain firmly fixed on creating history. Their quest for glory continues to be driven by a special crop of players determined to make their mark on the global stage.
If the electrifying performances of Ayodele and Ogundare are anything to go by, this team may just be ready to conquer all in their path at the Viareggio Cup and beyond.
