Young Nigerian-heritage and Chelsea U18 striker Chizzy Ezenwanta was the standout performer as England U17 cruised to a commanding 8-1 victory over Haiti at the ongoing FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar.
Introduced in the 56th minute, the 17-year-old forward wasted no time announcing his presence — scoring in the 58th, 71st, and 80th minutes to complete a breathtaking hat-trick, his first ever for England at youth level.
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Ezenwanta’s explosive pace, intelligent positioning, and composure in front of goal drew praise from fans and pundits alike, marking him out as one of the brightest young attacking prospects in English football.
His proud parents were in the stands to witness the special moment, while his younger brother — who features for Charlton Athletic U18 — recently represented Team Nigeria at the Bayern Youth Cup in Germany.
Interestingly, Ezenwanta was once invited to join the Nigeria U20 national team, though he could not feature at the time.
With his growing reputation and dual heritage, Chizzy Ezenwanta is fast becoming one of football’s most exciting young names — a star for both England and Nigeria to keep a close eye on
