By Francis Achi

Red hot Nigerian teenage striker, Charles Agada is leading the goalscoring chart of the 2024 Viareggio Cup with four goals in two games.

The unstoppable striker was too lethal in the colours of Mavlon FC in the 2-1 victory of Jovenes Promesas in the match day two of the on- going Viareggio Cup tournament in Italy.

Mavlon FC approached the game with strong intention to subdue Jovenes Promesas from the blast of the whistle and the attacking due of Ephraim Elisha and Charles Agada were in a razor – like partnership to pummel their opponents with goals.

The attacking forays into their opponents’ vital area paid off when Agada collected a lose ball inside the box and clinically fired into the net to give Mavlon the advantage.

The goal deficit brought out a fighting spirit from Jovenes Promesas players, as they went in search of equaliser, which they eventually got after a defender of Mavlon handled the ball inside the box and the referee pointed into the box.

Friday James in goal for Mavlon FC failed to stop the resultant kick, as both teams went into the break all squared.

The second half completely belonged to Mavlon FC. The teenage team from Nigeria totally dominated their opponents to the admiration of fans and they sealed the victory when Agada collected a pass from Simon Karshe and dispatched two defenders before hitting the ball with his left foot to restore the advantage again for his club till the end of the game.

Agada had earlier scored two goals in their first game against Avellino FC, which ended 4-1 in favour of the Nigerian side.