Not so many players get complimented by their peers especially if they play the same role and one can say, a compliment from a proven goal scorer like Erling Haaland is arguably among the best a young player can get, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Haaland has carved a reputation as one of the deadliest forward in world football at the moment with 52 goals in 53 games, since his move to the reigning English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, English FA Cup and Super Cup kings.
Despite his status, a certain 16 year old Anglo-Nigerian Justin Oboavwoduo who plays for the U18s of Manchester City left the giant striker stunned with his wonder goal Forest back in January.
In a video compilation of their top goalscorers from last season reacting to each other’s goals. Haaland reacted to the manner Oboavwoduo finished off a bouncing ball into the top corner.
Haaland said: “What a play. What a goal. Volley it in. Beautiful goal. That is a top goal. I think this one (is my favourite), I have to say. It was a perfect goal”, a seal of approval which will no doubt motivate Justin, whose international future might spark a tug of war between Nigeria and England if he continues to develop as expected.
Ade Emmanuel