[WATCH]: Garnacho's bicycle kick, Umar Sadiq's rocket, and the top 5 wonder goals of the weekend

[WATCH]: Garnacho's bicycle kick, Umar Sadiq's rocket, and the top 5 wonder goals of the weekend

Funmilayo Fameso 11:46 - 28.11.2023

Rewatch Alejandro Garnacho and Umar Sadiq's goals, plus the top 5 goals of the weekend.

Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho and Real Sociedad's Umar Sadiq scored some of the best wonder goals last weekend as they led their teams to victory.

Garnacho opened the scoreline for his team in their 3-0 win over Everton, while Nigeria's Sadiq hit the back of the net with a goal-of-the-season contender for Real Sociedad's 2-1 victory against Sevilla.

These goals rocked the internet and the football world on how magnificent they were. However, they weren't the top strikes alone. In this article, Pulse Sports tables the Top 5 wonder goals that made the headlines last weekend.

5 - Mohammed Alao's 'worldie' for Kwara United

In the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL), Mohammed Alao scored a world-class goal for Kwara United as they defeated Gombe United 2-0 in Ilorin.

Watch Mohammed Alao's world-class goal for Kwara United
Mohammed Alao scored a world-class goal for Kwara United in the NPFL. Photo Credit - @BigMarshall10 / X

Alao's volley in the 37th minute and Abubakar Garba's low drive in the 85th were enough to earn the three points at stake.

4 - Paul Odeh's screamer for Rivers United in the CAF Confederation's Cup

Nigeria's Paul Odeh scored a screamer for Rivers United as they defeated APC do Lobito of Angola 3-0 in the CAF Confederation's Cup.

Watch Paul Odeh's screamer for Rivers United in the CAF Confederation's Cup
Rivers United Team

The Nigerian club side was hardly required to hit second gear by the Angolans. Samuel Antwi, Paul Odeh, and Shedrack Asiegbu scored the goals for Stanley Eguma’s men.

3 - Junior Kipre's Puskas Award worthy goal in the Tanzania League

In the Tanzania League, Junior Kipre dribbled past his opponents from his half, before slashing the ball into the net scoring a Puskas Award-worthy goal.

The goal is one of the best strikes that can ever be scored by a footballer.

2 - Umar Sadiq's rocket for Real Sociedad against Sevilla

Nigerian international Umar Sadiq sent shockwaves through Real Sociedad and the football world after he scored a stunning goal against Sevilla on Sunday.

The Real Sociedad striker's goal was his first of the season and it turned out to be the winner despite Sevilla pulling one back through Moroccan star En-Nesyri.

Watch Umar Sadiq's wonder goal against Sevilla
Umar Sadiq is off the mark for the season for Real Sociedad. (Photo Credit: Real Sociedad/X)

His goal was hugely appreciated by players and fans around the world that even former Real Madrid legend and current Sevilla defender Sergio Ramos had to gift Sadiq his shirt.

1 - Alejandro Garnocho's bicycle kick for Manchester United in the EPL

Garnacho's overhead kick against Everton on Sunday, has been lauded as one of the very best in the history of football and even compared to all-time greats scored by Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Gareth Bale.

Watch Alejandro Garnacho's stunning overhead kick for Manchester United
Garnacho scores a stunning overhead kick || Credit: Imago

The 19-year-old scored after just three minutes, arching back to connect with Diogo Dalot's cross with an overhead kick to fire past Jordan Pickford in the Everton goal. 

The incredible nature of the goal has led to several comparisons, with many declaring it the best scissors kick they have ever seen and arguably tops the list of the goal of the season.

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