Plateau State–born midfielder John Lengkat delivered yet another standout performance in the Albanian U19 Kategoria e Parë, captaining KF Shkodra U19 to a gritty 1–0 away win over SK Lushnja.
Wearing the captain’s armband, the young Nigerian showcased maturity far beyond his age, dictating the rhythm of the match from midfield. Lengkat broke up play with intelligent interceptions, created attacking openings with precision, and distributed the ball with calm authority across all areas of the pitch.
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His vision and creativity were on full display throughout the encounter.
The decisive moment came when Lengkat produced a beautifully weighted assist that resulted in Shkodra’s lone — and winning — goal, sealing an important away victory for the Arinjtë.
What makes his rise even more impressive is how quickly he has adapted. Having arrived in Albania just three weeks ago, the Nigerian youngster has already scored and assisted in every debut appearance across all levels of the club, including registering an assist in his first-team debut.
KF Shkodra coaches and fans are already taking notice: a new leader is emerging in their midfield — confident, composed, and relentlessly impactful.
John Lengkat’s European journey is only beginning, but the signs are clear:
Nigeria has another midfield gem rising fast on foreign soil.
