
Nigeria legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has credited Bruno Fernandes and not Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal’s first goal against Uruguay on Monday.Information Guide Nigeria
In the 54th minute of the Group H match at Lusail Stadium, Fernandes’ cross likely skirted the leaping Ronaldo before striking the back of the net. However, the former Manchester United forward wheeled away to celebrate, and many immediately assumed he had been touched.
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Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to CanadaThe goal was first given to Ronaldo, but it was later determined that Fernandes was the true scorer. Fernandes added a second as Portugal advanced to the knockout stage.NYSC portal
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“I love the celebration there which every striker does, try to claim any goal opportunity, but unfortunately for him there are cameras everywhere now. It was clearly Bruno’s goal,” Okocha told SuperSport TV as quoted by Allnigeriasoccer.JAMB portal
“Credit to him for the run, I can give him the assist. Great assist for Ronaldo but unfortunately for him, he didn’t claim that one.”
The Selecao, who defeated Ghana’s Black Stars 3-2 in the group opener, have already qualified for the Round of 16.JAMB Result
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