Malik Pimpong, the son of former Ghanaian striker Razak Pimpong, has gained a berth in Denmark’s U17 team, carrying on his father’s legacy.
The 16-year-old has been selected for the team in anticipation of the 2024 Nordic competition.
One of the most promising players in the Danish youth championships, Malik is currently a part of the FC Midtjylland youth team. In his rapidly developing career, being named to the national squad for the Internordic competition represents a major turning point.
The Nordic countries—Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden—contest amiably in the Internordic tournament. Malik is well-positioned to take advantage of this chance to establish himself on the global scene.
On August 1, Denmark’s Nordic campaign will begin with a match against Finland U17. Two days later, they will play Norway. Denmark will play Sweden in the tournament final on August 8.
Razak Pimpong, Malik’s father, had an illustrious career, playing as a striker and attacking midfielder for clubs such as FC Midtjylland, FC Copenhagen, and Viborg FF.
He could play as a winger or a right-sided midfielder because of his versatility. Razak also played for Ghana in the World Cup of 2006, which was the country’s first-ever participation in the competition. He only made ten appearances and scored one goal for the national team despite his versatility.
Malik aspires to surpass his father’s accomplishments in football, having previously played international football at a young age.
Malik Pimpong is still qualified to play for the Black Stars even if he is representing Denmark; this could allow him to carry on his father’s international history.
