UECL: Nigeria forward, Otubanjo wins Goal of the Group Stage award

Nigeria forward, Yusuf Otubanjo, has scooped the UEFA Europa Conference League Goal of the group stage award.

Otubanjo’s superb strike in Armenian club, Pyunik’s victory against Slovan Bratislava beat nine others to the individual award.

His compatriot, Samuel Chukwueze was among the players nominated for the award.

“The results are in… 🥁

🏅 Yusuf Otubanjo wins Goal of the Group Stage for his GOLAZO against Slovan Bratislava! 👏,” UEFA announced via their official Twitter handle on Friday.

Meanwhile, Pyunik have celebrated the striker’s remarkable achievement.

“The goal of our striker Yusuf Otubanjo was named as the best goal of the group stage of the @europacnfleague!, the club tweeted.

“This recognition is a great reward for Otu’s work, but it would have been impossible without your support, thank you.”