)
The younger Okafor brother joins Juventus, looking to follow in AC Milan Noah's footsteps.
Teenage prospect Elijah Ifeanyichukwu Okafor has signed with Swiss club FC Lugano, the latest rising talent from his prestigious footballing family.
Pulse Sports Nigeria can report that Elija is the younger brother of Austria and AC Milan striker Noah Okafor and has penned a long-term deal with Lugano, also known as Juventus.
)
13:00 - 04.01.2024
Injury boost for Milan as Swiss-born Nigerian Noah Okafor nears return
AC Milan have been without the duo of Noah Okafor and Yunus Musah since the win against Monza.
)
15:20 - 17.12.2023
Chukwueze back to the bench as Okafor stars in AC Milan victory
Despite his midweek heroics, which saw AC Milan qualify for the Europa League, Samuel Chukwueze was only given 10 minutes of action during the Rossoneri’s Serie A win over Monza.
Elijah Okafor to Lugano
According to a statement on the club website, Ifeanyichukwu has put pen to paper to join the Juventus under-21 team.
“FC Lugano is pleased to announce the signing of Elijah Ifeanyichukwu Okafor, younger brother of the international Noah, who currently plays for AC Milan,” the club stated.
)
“FC welcomes Elijah Okafor with enthusiasm and wishes him the best possible satisfaction with the Juventus shirt,” the statement added.
Elijah will look to follow in his brother's footsteps after coming through the youth ranks at FC Basel.
)
The 20-year-old right-back heads to Juventus after a short stint with Bienne, putting pen to paper on a contract until 2025. Okafor has already impressed in training and friendlies with his new club.
FC Lugano stated that the club will aim to develop the raw potential of Okafor, who hails from a lineage of football stars including his brother Noah.
)
The Swiss club is excited by the opportunity to unearth another burgeoning talent from the esteemed Okafor football dynasty.
Ifeanyi’s brother, Noah, has scored four goals in two starts for Serie A giants, Milan, this season.
Related content
)
06:00 - 22.01.2024
FOOTBALL Why Origi’s future at financially troubled Nottingham looks bleak amidst interest from American clubs.
Origi has struggled to make an impression since returning to Premier League football by way of Nottingham Forest last September.
)
23:48 - 21.01.2024
Why referee Referee Fabio Maresca chose to suspend AC Milan vs Udinese clash in the face of Maignan racism incident
AC Milan's match against Udinese became the latest to suffer an incident of racism in Serie A
)
16:25 - 21.01.2024
AC Milan clash with Udinese suspended for ten minutes following racist chant on goalkeeper Maignan
AC Milan's clash with Udinese was interrupted following an alleged racial chant from fans on Mike Maignan.
)
15:45 - 21.01.2024
FOOTBALL AC Milan goalkeeper Maignan confronts racist monkey noises in Serie A clash
AC Milan's Mike Maignan walked off the pitch in protest against racist monkey noises during a Serie A match.
)
17:43 - 19.01.2024
Serie A matchday 21: Expert betting tips and predictions for the weekend games in the Italy’s top football league
Expert previews and predictions for six Serie A matches on matchday 21.
)
22:52 - 14.01.2024
Milan vs Roma: Giroud shines as Mourinho's men endure humbling night at San Siro
AC Milan were rampant at home against AS Roma, winning 3-1 to move closer to rivals Inter Milan at the top of the Serie A.
)
23:28 - 12.01.2024
AC Milan vs Roma match preview, predictions, possible lineups, time and where to watch
A Mourinho-less Roma will face off against Serie A title contenders AC Milan this weekend
)
20:38 - 08.01.2024
Coppa Italia: AC Milan vs Atalanta match preview, predictions, possible lineups, time and where to watch
Serie A bigwigs AC Milan and Atalanta are set to do battle in the Coppa Italia
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)