{"id":919579,"date":"2026-07-13T16:19:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T21:19:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/13\/official-ex-portuguese-champions-braga-sign-nigerian-youngster\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T16:19:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T21:19:05","slug":"official-ex-portuguese-champions-braga-sign-nigerian-youngster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/13\/official-ex-portuguese-champions-braga-sign-nigerian-youngster\/","title":{"rendered":"Official: Ex-Portuguese champions Braga sign Nigerian youngster"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u200bPortuguese side SC Braga has officially confirmed the signing of young Nigerian defender Adebisi Olamikun from Inter Lagos, soccernet.ng\/wp\/wp\/<\/a> reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u200bIn recent years, Inter Lagos has consistently produced top-tier talent, successfully facilitating their transition to European clubs for further professional development. Olamikun, widely regarded as one of the club’s standout performers, is the latest to make the jump. <\/p>\n

The left-footed center-back established himself as one of the highest-rated defenders in the league, a feat that ultimately paved the way for this significant career move.<\/p>\n

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Adebisi Olamikun at Inter Lagos. (photo credit: Inter Lagos\/X)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u200bWhile specific terms remain undisclosed by either party, reports suggest Olamikun has signed a long-term contract. The 18-year-old has already arrived in Portugal and will begin his integration with the club\u2019s youth setup, with the ultimate goal of earning a promotion to the senior team.<\/p>\n

Soccer \u200bHow Many Nigerians Have Signed For SC Braga?<\/h2>\n

\u200bSC Braga have a decent history of recruiting Nigerian players. Most notably, the club has featured former Super Eagles stars Uche Agbo and Elderson Echiejile. Agbo played for them for half a season, while Echiejile played there for four years, helping them win the Portuguese League Cup during his time there.<\/p>\n

Other notable Nigerians who have represented the club are Kazeem Kareem, Abiodun Agunbiade, Chidi Osuchukwu, and Joseph Samson.<\/p>\n

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Olamikun in Portugal. (Photo credit: Braga\/IG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u200bAccording to Transfermarkt<\/a>, Olamikun is the eighth Nigerian to join the three-time Portuguese top-flight winners. As this marks his first stint in Europe, the teenager will be focused on impressing the coaching staff to accelerate his path to first-team football.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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