36 Lions of Nigeria trained Junior Ishola Olaitan was on hand to save the day for his French Ligue 2 Niort FC's as they won over the weekend, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report.
His incredible 55 yarder strike at Dijon FC was all his relegation threatened side needed to secure a win on Friday night.
His mentor and owner of 36 Lions Football Club, Hajji Gafar tweeted his excitement about Olaitan's goal and how he had told the youngester he will score before the game.
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"It's a crazy thing. I picked up the ball, and I looked at the keeper for just a second. I saw he was out, took a chance and it brought the goal. When I tried, I saw how the ball went, and I said to myself that if he didn't take it, it was a goal. He's a goalkeeper I know, since we were in selection together, " He said while describing his goal.
Olaitan who plays internationally for Benin Republic started his football career from Makoko Community in Lagos.
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