Nigeria goalkepper Joshua Enaholo has found his way into the assist chart at the ongoing FIFA under-20 World cup after FIFA confirmed on their site that his long throw that lead to Taiwo Awoniyi second goal counts as an assist.
The Nigeria first choice goal tender officially becomes the first Nigeria goalkepper to pick an assist in FIFA organised tournament when his trademark long throw out from the Nigeria eighteen came off the head of an Hungarian defender trying to clear his lines but the ball dropped kindly for Awoniyi who pounced to score Nigeria's second and his of the game.
FIFA confirmed his record with a statement on their which reads "Although goalkeepers are normally deployed to prevent goals from being scored, Nigerian custodian Joshua Enaholo proved to be an equally effective provider in his side’s match against Hungary.
"Hurling a throw-out well over the halfway line, he caught Hungary’s high defensive line off-guard. His throw landed in the path of Taiwo Awoniyi, who skipped past the sole remaining opponent and slotted the ball home to give Nigeria an unassailable 2-0 lead. Enaholo, having claimed an assist, celebrated exuberantly with his team-mates in true African style.
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