South Africa: Goalkeepers' wonder goal nominated for FIFA's Goal of the Year award

11 Octobre 2017

Cape Town, South Africa, October 11 (Infosplusgabon) - FIFA has confirmed that a goal scored by South African goalkeeper, Oscarine Masuluke, is one of three contenders for the global goal of the year award, to handed out in London on 23 October.

Baroka FC goalkeeper, Masuluke, made headlines around the world with his extra-time wonder goal against Orlando Pirates, one of Africa’s top teams, last November.

His bicycle kick from the edge of the area earned his side a magnificent 1-1 draw at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.

He becomes the first African and goalkeeper to be nominated.

Masuluka’s wonder goal can be viewed on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdNy06GBp7U)

The other nominees are Oliver Giroud (Arsenal) and Deyna Castellanos (Venezuela's girls U-17).

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