SC Austria Lustenau don complete the signing of Nigerian striker Precious Benjamin on one-season loan from Bundesliga club TSG Hoffenheim, as the Austrian 2. Liga side give the young forward another chance to finally show wetin e fit do for European football.
The club announce the deal for their social media page with one catchy message: “Our house just got Precious.”
Precious Benjamin Start Fresh Journey for SC Austria Lustenau
Benjamin move na another big step for him since e leave Nigeria go Germany in February 2025 to join Hoffenheim U19 team through Grassrunners FC, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Few months after e land Sinsheim, the young striker earn him first Bundesliga matchday squad call-up when Hoffenheim face Bayern Munich, a clear sign say the German club believe well well for him.
Last season, Benjamin also get him first senior football experience during him loan spell with SCR Altach for Austrian Bundesliga.
Even though e play nine league matches without goal or assist, the experience help am understand wetin top-level football be.
Before SC Austria Lustenau finally sign am, Benjamin don spend the last two weeks on trial with the Green-Whites and even play for their first pre-season friendly against FC Wil.
Him speed, strength and attacking qualities convince the club say na the right player to bring in.
As e complete the move, Benjamin no hide him happiness.
“I happy well well say I go wear SC Austria Lustenau jersey from now. Na big honour for me to represent these colours and carry the responsibility wey dey come with this badge. I wan do my own part make we get successful season and I no fit wait to start,” Benjamin tok.
Dieter Alge Believe Say Precious Benjamin Fit Reach Next Level
SC Austria Lustenau Sporting Director Dieter Alge believe say the Nigerian youngster fit perfectly into the club long-term project and get everything wey e need to become top striker.
According to Alge, despite Benjamin young age, the forward don already train for high level and get plenty exciting attacking qualities wey match the club football philosophy.
“We believe say everything dey here for am to take the next big step for him career,” Alge add.
Benjamin don also represent Nigeria for youth level, making five appearances for the Flying Eagles during Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.
With this latest move to Austrian 2. Liga side SC Austria Lustenau, the 19-year-old Nigerian striker now get another golden opportunity to finally get the breakthrough wey many people don expect from am.
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Last Updated on July 1, 2026 10:48 am by Hitvibz Media
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