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Africa-Press – Cape verde. <\/strong><\/span>Nilson Semedo is 14 years old and signed a training contract with Benfica, in Portugal. The left winger\/winger, son of Cape Verdean parents, was born in Portugal in 2008, and began his sporting career at 4 ao Cubo \u2013 Associac\u0327a\u0303o Desportiva de Olha\u0303o, where he stayed for two seasons. In his still short career, he spent four seasons at CTF in Faro.<\/p>\n

At Benfica, in 2022\/23, in the U-15s, Nilson Semedo has participated in six matches so far and scored one goal. For the Reds’ under-14 starters, the winger totals two goals, also having an accurate shot.<\/p>\n

In 2021\/22, at the same level, he ended the season with six goals in 28 matches played.<\/p>\n

10 years from now in the main team<\/p>\n

Nilson expects to be playing in the main team of Luz in ten years. \u201cWhen I think of Benfica, the first word that comes to mind is mystic. Signing for Benfica means that they are enjoying my work and I will continue to work\u201d, reacted the young man to his signing with BTV.<\/p>\n

This young man says that his favorite player on the A team is Rafa because he is \u201cvery fast\u201d and his favorite shirt is number 11 because it is his position.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Cape verde<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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