Abdul Manaf wins youth trophy with Aspire Academy in Senegal

Ghanaian teenage goalkeeper Abdul Manaf Nurudeen has won the Triseries Tournament with Aspire Academy Qatar in Senegal.

The 17-year-old, who has received inspiration from Bayern Munich glovesman Manuel Neuer, was the star of the match for Aspire as he saved three straight penalties to help them to reach the final with a shoot-out victory over Tourekunda SC.

The young goalkeeper was excelled in the final as he dazzled in the post with impressive saves in a 2-1 triumph against Mbour Petite Court.

Manaf has been playing in world tournaments with Aspire Qatar, meeting world football icons and harnessing his young career.