Ebenezer Harcourt made history following Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over Congo at the 2024 African Nations Championship on Tuesday, reports Completesports.com.
The Sporting Lagos goalkeeper was named in the starting line-up by head coach Eric Chelle for the Group D encounter.
Harcourt made history as the youngest player to play for the Super Eagles.
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The 15-year-old also marked the occasion with a clean sheet.
Harcourt is currently Nigeria’s U-20 side, Flying Eagles first-choice goalkeeper.
The youngster was part of the squad that came third at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations earlier in the year.
He is now expected to join his teammates in camp in preparation for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
By Adeboye Amosu