- AK Marvelous are Nigeria's representatives at the recently concluded Neymar Jr's Five competition in Brazil

- The Ibadan based squad crashed out of the championship after losing to Kuwait at the knockout stage

- They emerged national champions having gone unbeaten all through the regional finals in Nigeria

Nigeria's AK Marvelous team were part of the participants for this year's Red Bull Neymar Jr's Five championship in Brazil earlier this month.

The Ibadan based squad emerged national champions before embarking on a trip to the south American country for the competition which held on July 12 and 13.

According to the organisers, over 100,000 upcoming footballers from over 40 countries take part in the yearly competition.

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After arriving at the Instituto Projeto Neymar Jr in Praia Grande, AK Marvelous were grouped alongside Brazil, Neymar Jr’s Global Five and Kenya.

They got their campaign off to a winning start following their 3-0 win over Kenya in their first game, and proceeded to beat host country, Brazil 5-0.

They however suffered their only defeat in the competition to Neymar Jr’s Global Five after being thrashed 5-0.

AK Marvelous however crashed out at the knockout stage after losing to a team from Kuwait but remain proud of their performance.

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At the end, they met with the most expensive footballer in the world and they got exposed to world view while away from their home country.

The team told Neymar Jr's Five website: "We are prepared to take the Nigerian ginger to Brazil to bring the champions title back!"

Legit.ng earlier reported that Brazil superstar Neymar has insisted on leaving Paris Saint Germain this summer having joined them in 2017.

The 27-year-old has a deal with the French League giants until 2022 after sealing a world-record move worth £200 million to the club two years back.

Earlier this month, PSG sporting director Leonardo said that the forward will be allowed to leave if they get the right offer for him.

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