In a thrilling match in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Angola secured a resounding 3-0 victory over Namibia in the round of 16, captivating football fans worldwide.
However, it was Mabululu’s exquisite curler that stole the spotlight, earning praise from African football legend Asamoah Gyan.
The Palancas Negras dominated the Brave Warriors, with Mabululu’s brilliant goal becoming a talking point on social media. The 31-year-old forward showcased exceptional technique as he found himself at the end of a counter-attack, curling the ball from a tight angle into the far corner, leaving the goalkeeper helpless.
Not only cool celebrations but also wonderful goals! ?
Mabululu secured Angola’s win with his #GoalOfTheDay ??@1xBet_Eng | #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 pic.twitter.com/YwJqLOTb9H
— CAF (@CAF_Online) January 28, 2024
Expressing his excitement on Twitter, Gyan, who retired from professional football last year, lauded Mabululu’s goal, stating, “This is my type of goals. There have been great goals in the tournament, but this goal is my best goal. Look at how he was able to twist and manage to score from that angle. I’m loving it. Great goal by all standards.”
This is my type of goals. There have been great goals in the tournament but this goal is my best goal. Look at how he was able to twist and manage to score from that angle. I’m loving it. Great goal by all standards ??
— ASAMOAH GYAN (@ASAMOAH_GYAN3) January 27, 2024
That is instep foot technique from the right side of the box across the face of the goalkeeper to the far post. That’s a technique I mastered myself ??????
— ASAMOAH GYAN (@ASAMOAH_GYAN3) January 27, 2024
Ghana scored twice in nine minutes through Andre Ayew and Asamoah Gyan against Germany in the 2014 #WorldCup group stages as the match ended in a 2-2 draw.
Catch highlights from the tournament on SS13 (SA) & SS14 (ROA) or watch it on @DStv Now > https://t.co/Ezt5FIyyYt pic.twitter.com/U5GqyYXrq9
— SuperSport ? (@SuperSportTV) May 3, 2018
#TotalEnergiesAFCON DRAMA ?
Asamoah Gyan’s goal in the dying minutes was worth all three points against Algeria ✅
In which edition was this game played? ? @ghanafaofficial | @Asamoah_Gyan3 pic.twitter.com/dHFtO9JE5h
— CAF (@CAF_Online) September 1, 2022
With this victory, Angola advance to the quarter-finals, where they are set to face Nigeria. The encounter promises to be a thrilling match, as both teams aim to secure a spot in the later stages of the prestigious tournament.
Nigeria secured their place in the quarter-finals by triumphing over Cameroon with a 2-0 victory, thanks to Ademola Lookman’s double.
Football enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the clash between Angola and Nigeria, anticipating more extraordinary moments on the road to Africa Cup of Nations glory.