Two highly-rated Nigerian talents, Seun Akanji and Kparobo Ariehi, made their debuts for Lillestrøm in a thrilling 4-2 friendly victory over Skeid on Tuesday.
Akanji, a 16-year-old prodigy who joined Lillestrøm from Sporting Lagos, marked his debut with a goal in the 90th minute, capping off an impressive performance. Ariehi, another promising young striker who joined the club after a successful stint with Beyond Limits, also made his first appearance for the Norwegian side.
Lillestrøm fielded a mix of youth and experience in the friendly, providing valuable game time for young players while also allowing senior players to regain match fitness.
The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams exchanging goals. Martin Andersen opened the scoring for Skeid, but August Karlin equalized before halftime. The second half saw further goals from Eric Larsson and Markus Karlsbakk for Lillestrøm, while Thomas Rekdal equalized for Skeid. Akanji’s late goal sealed the victory for the Norwegian side.
Following their impressive debuts, Akanji and Ariehi will continue to train with the Lillestrøm first team. Both players are eager to make a significant impact and establish themselves as key members of the squad.
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