Chido Obi receives prestigious award

The young Manchester United forward contributed two goals and an assist for Denmark’s Under-20 side as they finished third.

Playing against opponents older than him, he made an assist in the opening game against Mexico — a 3-3 draw — before netting against both Congo and Japan.

Against the former, he wrapped up a 2-0 victory late on with a right-footed drive from outside the box. His goal against Japan was scruffier, but the result of good pressing in the opposition’s box. That opened the scoring in a 3-0 win.

Chido’s side suffered semi-final defeat to Saudi Arabia’s Under-23s outfit, who were then beaten by hosts France in the final.

After Denmark triumphed 2-1 over Mexico in the 3rd-place…