Nigerian young winger Tahir Maigana don take big step for im football career after e complete move go Hungarian top-flight club Zalaegerszegi TE (ZTE).
Di 18-year-old attacker leave FC Wireless of Abuja to sign im first professional contract after im impressive performance for Nigeria during di FIFA U-20 World Cup and U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Tahir Maigana Don Begin New European Journey with ZTE
Di left-footed winger land Hungary as one of Nigeria brightest young talents. Even though plenty clubs show interest in am, Tahir Maigana decide say ZTE na di best place to continue im development.
Di youngster represent Nigeria for 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup wey happen for Chile, where e play every match and become one of di youngest players for di Flying Eagles squad.
E still help Nigeria win bronze medal for di 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, playing every game and scoring im penalty during di shootout.
For di World Cup, Maigana impress with im speed, dribbling and confidence anytime e face defenders one-on-one.
Nigeria beat Norway, Saudi Arabia and Colombia before Argentina knock dem out for di Round of 16.
ZTE Sporting Director Andrés Jornet believe say di Nigerian youngster get everything wey e need to succeed for di club.
“Na something wey make us really proud. We believe say e fit continue im impressive development for this environment,” Jornet tok.
Tahir Maigana Ready to Make Big Impact for Hungary
Born on June 30, 2008, Tahir Maigana don officially begin im European football journey after e sign 3+1-year contract with di Hungarian club.
Di winger talk say di warm welcome wey e receive from di club and people for di city help am settle down quickly. According to am, di peaceful environment go help am focus well on im football.
“I wan show for pitch all di qualities wey make di club management believe in me. I wan prove myself.
Na only good things I hear about di team and di conditions, and since I arrive, I fit confirm say everything wey dem talk na true,” na so Tahir Maigana tok.
After shining for international youth football, Tahir Maigana now get chance to continue im growth for Hungary top division as e dey chase bigger success for European football.
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Last Updated on July 8, 2026 5:28 pm by Hitvibz Media
Tahir Maigana Don Complete Move Join Hungarian Club ZTE After Nigeria U-20 World Cup Breakthrough
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