Highly rated Swiss-Nigerian defender Manuel Akanji continued his fine form for FC Basel starring in their 3-1 win over Luzern.
Akanji has enjoyed a splendid 2017 so far as all of his four appearances in the league has come since the resumption of the league in January, with a goal to his name.
He joined the Swiss giants from second division side Winterthur after making 35 league appearances before turning 18 years old.
21 year old Akanji has already represented Switzerland at youth level but still remains eligible for Nigeria at senior level, although he is yet to be approached by Nigeria according to reports gathered by Owngoalnigeria.com.
