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Olatunbosun wins CNN goal of the week


Sikiru Olatunbosun has won the CNN Goal of the Week competition following his sublime goal against Rangers International of Enugu a forthnight ago thus becoming the first Nigeria Professional League (NPFL) player to win the award.

The MFM striker recieved a pass from league’s topscorer Stephen Odey and in a flash dinked the ball past the head of Flying Antelope’s defender Etin before firing home a super volley.

The stadium erupted with wild jubilations as the Lagos based team went on to beat the Nigeria Professional Football League defending champions 2-1 at the Agege Stadium.

Manchester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho had previously won the award with his superb goal against Tanzania during the Africa Nations Cup qualifiers, however, Olatunbosun is the first player from the NPFL to win the accolade.

Watch goal below; 

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