Manchester United youngster Hannibal Mejbri has been named in the African team of the week alongside Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah.
Having proven he can do it on a wet afternoon at Stoke City, the 19-year-old’s impressive performance at the Bet365 Stadium, which helped Birmingham City win 2-1, saw him rewarded with a place in the African team of the week.
It’s the second time that the Tunisian international has been included in the African team of the week since he made his season-long move to St Andrew’s at the end of August.
Hannibal Mejbri named in African team of the week
The former Monaco prodigy has featured in every Birmingham game since embarking on his first loan spell in professional football.
But after Blues boss John Eustace slowly integrated the talented teenager into his side, Hannibal has started six of Birmingham’s last seven games.
With the 18-time Tunisia international likely to be included in his nation’s 26-man World Cup squad, Birmingham’s number six will head to Qatar sharp and with a wealth of games at senior level under his belt.
The Eagles of Carthage have been drawn in Group D alongside Denmark, Mexico and France, and Hannibal will be pushing to start those group games under Tunisian boss Jalel Kadri.
United’s number 46 could well come up against Red Devils teammates Christian Eriksen, Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial in the Middle East.
Hannibal has two assists from his last three games for Birmingham and he looks to be getting stronger and stronger as the season progresses.
Manchester United were keen to ensure that the right loan destination was found, but Hannibal has made himself right at home at St Andrew’s and is reaping the benefits of playing senior football week in, week out.
United’s wonderkid is one of the most in-form African players on the planet and he looks primed to impress at the 2022 World Cup.
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