Balogun awestruck by Zimbabwe-eligible winger's game-winning strike in Arsenal v Bournemouth
Published: March 05, 2023Folarin Balogun was awestruck by Reiss Nelson's game-winning strike for Arsenal in their come-from-behind 3-2 victory over Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening.
The Zimbabwe-eligible winger made a big impact after coming off the bench to replace another Hale End Academy graduate Emile Smith-Rowe in the 69th minute and with Arsenal trailing by a goal.
Ghana star Thomas Partey, who was at fault for the second goal conceded by the Gunners, made amends within five minutes as he pulled one back in the 62nd minute.
Ben White, with his first goal in Arsenal colours, leveled matters in the 70th minute when he fired a shot over the line following a cross sent in by Nelson.
Just as it seemed the game would end in a draw, the Gunners number 24 had other ideas and blasted home a half-volley from a corner.
Balogun, who played alongside Nelson in Arsenal's development squad few seasons ago, was left impressed by the goal and took to social media to hail the Anglo-Zimbabwean winger.
Here' what Balogun posted below :
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : arsenal.com
Copyright ANS
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from allnigeriasoccer.com
- 'That's why we had to take him off' - Rangers boss confirms Leon Balogun has suffered an injury
- Chuba Akpom comments on his future with Ajax amid Nottingham Forest and Fulham interest
- Nigerian exports: Akpom, Boniface, Madueke strike; Adewoye, Oluwaseyi goals help RKC, MNUFC set club records
- Akor Adams: Turkish giants Besiktas have zero chance of signing Montpellier striker this summer
- U17 EURO: Arsenal midfielder Junaid emulates former Young Lionesses forward Ashleigh Plumptre
- Manchester Unted's Nigerian striker agrees move to West Ham on scholarship deal
- Transfer guru confirms Man Utd interest in ex-Super Eagles invitee with release clause of N104b
- 'Felt this could have been my season' - Chelsea midfielder Chukwuemeka reflects on injury woes
- Super Eagles winger Chukwueze gets vote of confidence from former AC Milan goalkeeper
- Morak FC chief backs Golden Eaglets to qualify for World Cup despite 2-0 loss to his team
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football