Kano-born striker Umar Abubakar delivered another standout performance by scoring twice in KAA Gent youth team’s dominant 4-0 win over Lyra Lierse Berlaar in the Belgian youth league. His brace takes his season tally to 19 goals, underlining his status as one of Nigeria’s brightest U-20 attacking prospects in Europe.
Abubakar’s consistent finishing and movement in the final third have drawn attention from scouts and analysts across Europe. The young forward’s form has positioned him as a strong contender for a Nigeria U-20 national team call up.
His performance not only secured a convincing victory for Gent but also further cemented his growing reputation within the club’s youth system, which has a history of nurturing elite talent.
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Umar Abubakar is proving that scoring goals isn’t just a phase it’s a habit. With 19 goals this season, the young striker has built a strong case as Nigeria’s next breakout forward from Europe’s youth leagues. What’s most striking is not just the goals themselves, but the consistency and maturity behind them.
While many young players show flashes of brilliance, Abubakar is delivering week in, week out. That kind of reliability is what separates promise from potential. Gent’s youth system has long been a springboard for professional success, and Abubakar seems poised to follow that trajectory.
If the Nigeria U-20 coaching staff are watching and they should be then a call-up may not be far off. And if he continues like this, Gent’s senior team could be next on the horizon.
Did You Know?
- Umar Abubakar has scored 19 goals this season in the Belgian youth league for KAA Gent.
- KAA Gent is the same club that developed Super Eagles stars like Moses Simon and Gift Orban.
- Nigeria’s U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, last reached the U-20 World Cup quarter finals in 2023.
- Belgium is considered one of the most youth-focused footballing nations in Europe, with structured development leagues.
- Abubakar hails from Kano State, which has produced several top Nigerian football talents, including Ahmed Musa.
