St.Joseph's Boys hosted their prestigious annual U15 tournament in Dublin this weekend and it was a familiar name that stole the show.
Although Celtic were beaten 2-0 in the final by an Ipswich Town side coached by none other than Titus Bramble, Karamoko Dembele, the 14-year-old who went viral last year for being one of the most exciting prospects the Glasgow club had ever seen, scooped the player of the tournament award for dazzling those in attendance at Pearce Park in Sallynoggin.
U15s HIBERNIA TROPHY, DUBLIN
Congratulations to Karamoko Dembele, from everyone @CelticFCAcademy, on being voted Player of the Tournament? pic.twitter.com/jLQa91Vvn5— Celtic FC Academy (@CelticFCAcademy) August 20, 2017
While footage from the tournament is scarce at the moment, a clip of Dembele scoring a delightful dink on the Saturday of the event has emerged.
The speed at which he takes on defenders is just too much to handle at that age group, keep in mind he's likely a year younger than most players involved.
@celticfc wonderkid Karamoko Dembele ladies & gents...?????? #Celtic #baller pic.twitter.com/Ex3wF2hPSR
— David Byrne (@dbyrne97) August 19, 2017
Dembele was training with first team squad members at the age of 13, so it's safe to say there are high hopes for him.
After turning down offers from clubs in England to remain at Celtic, he's at the right place if he wants to play first-team football as soon as possible so if he keeps up his progress he should not have to wait too long.
[via TalkingBaws.co.uk]
