16-year-old Chido Obi alerts Arsenal and Nigeria with stunning seven-goal U18 salvo

Arsenal and Nigeria-eligible youngster Chido Obi. (Photo Credit: Arsenal/X)

16-year-old Chido Obi alerts Arsenal and Nigeria with stunning seven-goal U18 salvo

Izuchukwu Akawor 14:04 - 27.04.2024

16-year-old Gunners prodigy Chido Obi, who is eligible for Nigeria, demolishes opponents in sensational first-half blitz

The meteoric rise of Arsenal's 16-year-old prodigy Chido Obi Martin shows no signs of slowing down, as the youngster continues to light up the Premier League U18 stage.

In the latest display of his prodigious talent, Obi Martin scored an incredible seven goals, five of them in the first half alone as Arsenal's U18 side thrashed Norwich U18s 9-0.

Chido Obi shines for Arsenal

This latest goal-scoring masterclass cements Obi Martin's status as the top scorer in the Premier League U18 competition, further underlining his immense potential. But the young Anglo-Nigerian forward isn't content to rest on his laurels. 

He kicked off the blitz with a remarkable and stunning 17-minute hat-trick for the Gunners' U18 team, showcasing his predatory instincts in front of goal.

Arsenal star of the moment, Chido Obi, celebrates one of his goals.
Arsenal star of the moment, Chido Obi, celebrates one of his goals. (Photo Credit: Arsenal/X)

Mikel Arteta and the Arsenal faithful will undoubtedly be keeping a close eye on Obi Martin, who added two more goals before the break and two in the second half in a one-sided affair. 

At just 16 years old, Obi Martin's performances have been nothing short of unstoppable, leaving defenders in his wake and finding the back of the net with remarkable consistency.

The youngster who will surely get attention from Nigeria adds another star performance to his profile having scored 10 goals in a 14-3 win against Liverpool earlier in the season.

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