Charles Agada (born 3 September 2006) is a Nigerian U-17 football player that currently plays in U-17 AFCON.
Boasting an average height and a stocky build, Agada is a powerful, all-action striker who can single-handedly turn a game on its head.
Agada’s speed, agility, and ability to find the back of the net with ease have already made him a fan favourite during the Golden Eaglets’ numerous friendlies and the 2023 U-17 AFCON.
Agada’s potential has not gone unnoticed, as he has already trained with Spanish La Liga outfit Granada CF, while Sevilla and Atletico Madrid are also reportedly monitoring his progress.
The Nigerian football scene is no stranger to producing young talents who go on to make a name for themselves on the international stage, Soccernet.ng reports.
Victor Osimhen, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Kelechi Iheanacho are worthy examples who rose to fame after their spectacular performances for the Golden Eaglets in the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Now, the hopes of Nigeria rest on the shoulders of another exciting young striker, Charles Agada.
Agada, a junior secondary school student and striker for the Golden Eaglets, is set to become the new goals machine for Nigeria.
At just 17, Agada has the potential to follow in the footsteps of Osimhen and Iheanacho and make a name for himself on the global football stage.
The Nigerian football scene is no stranger to producing young talents who go on to make a name for themselves on the international stage, Soccernet.ng reports.
Victor Osimhen, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Kelechi Iheanacho are worthy examples who rose to fame after their spectacular performances for the Golden Eaglets in the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Now, the hopes of Nigeria rest on the shoulders of another exciting young striker, Charles Agada.
Agada, a junior secondary school student and striker for the Golden Eaglets, is set to become the new goals machine for Nigeria.
At just 17, Agada has the potential to follow in the footsteps of Osimhen and Iheanacho and make a name for himself on the global football stage.
Agada missed out on last year’s WAFU qualifiers in Ghana due to an injury.
However, he has returned with renewed vigour. The youngster is now set to be the arrowhead of an already rampant Golden Eaglets team that will take on Zambia in the opening Group B match of the U-17 AFCON campaign in Constantine, Algeria, on Sunday.
Boasting an average height and a stocky build, Agada is a powerful, all-action striker who can single-handedly turn a game on its head.
Agada’s speed, agility, and ability to find the back of the net with ease have already made him a fan favourite during the Golden Eaglets’ numerous friendlies.
The teen wonder scored goals aplenty as the Nduka Ugbade-tutored side won ten of their eleven warm-up matches, including the 9-2 thumping of Galadima FC.
Agada’s potential has not gone unnoticed, as he has already trained with Spanish La Liga outfit Granada CF, while Sevilla and Atletico Madrid are also reportedly monitoring his progress.
With the right guidance and support, Agada has the potential to become the next big thing in Nigerian football and follow in the footsteps of his illustrious predecessors, Osimhen and Iheanacho.
The stage is set for Agada to shine in Algeria and lead the Golden Eaglets to victory. The hopes of a nation rest on his young shoulders, and there is no doubt that he is ready to rise to the occasion and make Nigeria proud.
All eyes will be on Agada as he takes the field, and football fans worldwide wait with bated breath to see the rising star in action.
Origin
Agada’s origin, however, seems to be comparable to Victor Osimhen’s early difficult times in that his mother is an Otukpo Benue state farmer, and his father is a hunter.
Parents and life story
Charles Agada’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Agada.
“His father and mother are both hunters and farmers. They both farm and hunt in the village,” says Raymond Hassan, Chief Scout of Mavlon FC, in an interview with Soccernet.ng
“Agada is a little boy we picked from Otukpo, Benue State, and we took him to Lagos, where we put him through school [Palmvill College Lagos] and tried to develop his football skills,” Hassan said.
He added: “He is doing well in school, and when he first arrived, he couldn’t speak English very well. But he is presently doing quite well. He goes to school in Lagos, and he is in JSS 3,”
Many players fade into obscurity following their first appearance in a major event, but Hassan said that the soon-to-be 17-year-old sensation is motivated to reach high heights in football.
“He [Agada] is someone who is very determined to play football at the highest level. He is very hardworking and very disciplined
“Agada is a very strong player and Mavflon FC is training him to meet the standard of European football. he is naturally a strong player,” he added.
Football players without a dream are like to planes without pilots. When questioned about the lad’s motivation, Hassan said, “His dream is to become a professional footballer and break records at the national and global level.”
“He wants to become African player of the year someday, and he is working towards that starting from what he did on Saturday [against South Africa]”
Nduka Ugbade’s team will meet Burkina Faso in the quarterfinals of the 14th edition of the biennial international youth football event. Hassan is certain that the new Amokachi will make the nation proud on Thursday.
“He will do us proud. I am optimistic about him making Nigeria proud. He is ready,” he said.
Net Worth
Charles Agada’s net worth as of 2023 is estimated at around $10, 000 – $ 50, 000.
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