Barbie Boy Anger: Sporting Lagos striker Alukwu furious with teammates for blocking goal celebration

Sporting Lagos players celebrate in Bayelsa.

FOOTBALL Barbie Boy Anger: Sporting Lagos striker Alukwu furious with teammates for blocking goal celebration

Barbie Boy Anger: Sporting Lagos striker Alukwu furious with teammates for blocking goal celebration

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 13:18 - 14.06.2024

Jonathan Alukwu has been superb for the NPFL newbies Sporting Lagos but had a message for his teammates after the game in Bayelsa.

Sporting Lagos forward Jonathan Alukwu was left fuming after his teammates prevented him from celebrating one of his two goals in the 2-2 draw against Bayelsa United in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).

Pulse Sports Nigeria reports that the talented forward, affectionately known as 'Barbie Boy', scored a brace to put Sporting Lagos in a commanding 2-0 lead on matchday 35.

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Alukwu's Brace Not Enough for Victory

However, the visitors let slip the two-goal advantage as Bassey John fired a double to force a share of the spoils.

Despite his impressive performance, Alukwu was displeased with his teammates' actions during the celebrations.

Jonathan Alukwu has scored 11 goals this season but they may not be enough to save Sporting Lagos.
Jonathan Alukwu has scored 11 goals this season but they may not be enough to save Sporting Lagos.

In a social media post, the striker expressed his frustration, saying,

"Goal way I score, Una block me. Una no gree allow me celebrate. Which kind teammates b this ahbeg."

Sporting Lagos stars block Jonathan Alukwu.
Sporting Lagos stars block Jonathan Alukwu.

Sporting Lagos' Dismal Season

Alukwu's outburst comes as Sporting Lagos continue to struggle this season, with the team looking doomed for relegation despite the forward's impressive individual campaign.

The 'Tech Boys' have found it challenging to secure victories, and Alukwu's anger reflects the team's overall frustration.

Jonathan Alukwu's goals may not save Sporting Lagos this season.
Jonathan Alukwu's goals may not save Sporting Lagos this season.

Alukwu has been a standout performer for Sporting Lagos, with his brace against Bayelsa United taking his goal tally to 10 for the season despite the team's dismal performances.

He would extend that to 11 goals last Sunday in a shock defeat at home to Plateau United to leave Sporting in a precarious situation.

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The club will be hoping that the striker's continued excellence can inspire a late-season resurgence and steer them away from the relegation zone.

Sporting Lagos take on defending champions Enyimba next at home in Lagos before a trip to Ibadan to battle Shooting Stars in the final game of the season.

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