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MFM FC striker's goal has become an internet sensation

Sikiru Olatunbosun
Sikiru Olatunbosun
The video of the goal has been viewed more than 200,000 times from different Twitter handles.
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Olatunbosun’s left footed shot from the edge of the penalty area was a beauty to watch.

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It came in the 30th minute of the matchday 10 fixture of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

After collecting a pass, Olatunbosun looped the ball over Rangers captain and right-back Matthew Etim before firing off a fierce shot with his left foot into the top corner.

It was a top draw and got the expected reaction on Twitter.

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The video of the goal has been viewed more than 200,000 times from different Twitter handles.

Many have even asked that the goal be nominated for the FIFA Puskas Award.

That goal was the opening goal for MFM FC in that 2-1 win over reigning champions Rangers.

Stephen Odey doubled MFM FC’s lead on the hour mark before Bobby Clement pulled one back for Rangers in the 81st minute.

Full Matchday 10 results

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MFM FC 2 - 1 Rangers International FC

Shooting Stars 1 - 1  Remo Stars

Akwa United FC     3 - 1 Abia Warriors

ABS 1 - 0 Wikki Tourists

Kano Pillars 1 - 0 Katsina Utd

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Lobi Stars FC 2 - 1 Enyimba International FC

FC IfeanyiUbah    1 - 0 Plateau United

Niger Tornadoes 1 - 0 Gombe United FC

El-Kanemi Warriors FC 2 - 0 Nasarawa United

Sunshine Stars    1 - 0 Rivers United FC

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