‘Special player’ — Legends hail Nigeria-Eligible Nwaneri after cracking UCL goal

‘Special player’ — Legends hail Nigeria-Eligible Nwaneri after cracking UCL goal

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 10:23 - 30.01.2025

Arsenal young superstar Ethan Nwaneri has been praised for his impressive display in the Gunners 2-1 UEFA Champions League win over Girona.

Arsenal legend Martin Keown and former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves have heaped praise on Ethan Nwaneri following his outstanding performance in Arsenal's 2-1 Champions League win over Girona.

Nwaneri, who scored the decisive goal with a stunning finish from outside the box, was hailed by both Keown and Hargreaves for his exceptional talent.

Keown, speaking to TNT Sports, said: "I love it when a young player produces on the night.

"We build him up at the start, saying what a great talent he was, and there is anger in that [finish] but control as well – he is whipping that into the corner.

"He's got the ability and he is made that look really easy there."

Hargreaves, who was also impressed by Nwaneri's display, added:

"The remarkable thing about him is the ball sticks to his foot – it's never away from him. I don't want to say who he reminds me of because it puts pressure on him but he's a special player."

Nwaneri's goal capped off an impressive comeback by Arsenal, who had fallen behind early in the first half through Arnaut Danjuma's strike.

Jorginho leveled from the penalty spot before Nwaneri's stunning finish sealed the win and progression to the next stage of the competition.

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