Comfort Erhabor: Super Falcons prospect signs first professional contract with Brighton

English club Brighton and Hove Albion have boosted their goalkeeping ranks by signing Nigerian goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor. 

Pulse Sports Nigeria can report that the eligible Super Falcons star has put pen to paper on her first professional contract with the Brighton women’s team.

The 18-year-old committed his future to the Albion after impressing the club having joined from West Ham United’s under-19s last year.

Brighton took to their social media account to confirm that Erhabor has signed for the club after a promising first year. 

“We are delighted to announce that Comfort Erhabor has signed her first professional contract with the club,” the club posted on X.

Coach of the side, Sinead Hogan-Belcher, noted that the contract rewarded Erhabor’s hard work, determination and dedication.

“We are delighted that Comfort has signed her first professional contract and committed her future at Brighton,” Sinead said per the club website.

“Her hard work and determination have been exceptional since she joined the club last year, and she has continuously performed well in an Under-19 and first-team environment,” he added. 

The future Super Falcons star has made 15 appearances for the Brighton under-19s, including featuring in and helping the club win the coveted Nike Cup.