Tunisia won the Kirin Cup after a 3-0 win over hosts Japan, while Manchester United youngster Hannibal Mejbri came on as a second half substitute for the final 13 minutes.
The four-team tournament also consisted of Ghana and Chile but it was Tunisia that lifted the trophy.
It’s a first for Hannibal who lifted the maiden trophy in his fledging career after the full-time whistle.
Following Tunisia’s post-match celebrations on the pitch, Hannibal posted a message on social media.
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He wrote via Instagram: “First trophy of my career with the national team, more to come.”
We certainly hope so – but at club level more than anything else.
Manchester United were quick to congratulate the 19-year-old on Twitter, as seen below.
Hannibal has won the #KirinCup with Tunisia after defeating Japan 3-0 in today's final — well played! 👏🇹🇳#MUFC pic.twitter.com/h723j4vOAd
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) June 14, 2022
Even though the Kirin Cup is considered a friendly tournament — and a stop gap as we wait for the winter World Cup — it’s great to see Hannibal taste success.
It should make him hungry to achieve it at United.
We would all like to congratulate Hannibal on winning the Kirin Cup.
Well done young man. Hope you will get lots of games for Man. UTD. this season.