Fred Friday was pleased to score the first hat - trick of his career to help Lillestrom hammer Mj&oslash;ndalen 4 - 1 in the Norwegian Tippeligaen on Thursday night.<br /><br />At the age of 19 years, 11 months and 8 days, he is the youngest - ever Nigerian player to score three goals in the Premier League.<br /><br />Friday has beat the record previously held by Nigeria international Anthony Ujah, who was aged 20 years 24 days when he netted a hat - trick against Str&oslash;msgodset in November 2010.<br /><br />&ldquo;I am very happy, it was a good win for us and our first win of the season,&rdquo; Fred Friday said to <b>allnigeriasoccer.com</b>.<br /><br />&ldquo;It is my first hat-trick as a professional player. I dedicate the goals to God Almighty because he made it possible for me.<br /><br />&ldquo;I am hoping to score in our next game against Valerenga. &rdquo;<br /><br />The Bujoc Academy product trained with the Olympic National Team in December. <br />