Ghanaians praise Manaf Nurudeen after heroics in win over Chile in Kirin Cup
Goalkeeper, Abdul Manaf Nurudeen was the hero on the day as the Black Stars beat Chile on penalties in the third-place play-off game in the Kirin Cup.
The shot-stopper made two saves during the penalty shoot-outs as Ghana edged out the South Americans earlier on Tuesday, June 14.
Manaf Nurudeen saved back-to-back kicks from the Chileans after Jordan Ayew scored for Ghana to level the score with the South American side taking the lead while Gary Medel sent his effort off target to give Otto Addo’s side the victory.
With the Black Stars playing the last 15 minutes of the game with nine men, the performance of the KAS Eupen goalkeeper was the eye-catching moment of the game and Ghanaians were quick to applaud the Manaf Nurudeen for his heroics.
Keeper wey dey wear helmet before the ball is played de3… u kno say he is ready to dive everywhere some! Abdul Manaf Nurudeen u do all today
— Kofi Kinaata (@KinaataGh) June 14, 2022
This manaf guy deserves first keeper
A keeper who saves penalty needs to be protected he is a national asset— Agya Milano
(@MilanoD3Blogger) June 14, 2022
Manaf Nurudeen is the new Peter Cech in town
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— MINGLE
(@mingle_tweets) June 14, 2022
We’re proud of you Abdul Manaf Nurudeen , top top guy
— Mempeasem President (@AsieduMends) June 14, 2022
World Cup 2022 best goalkeeper is going to between Manaf Nurudeen of Ghana
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— Maison PiQue (@MaisonPique) June 14, 2022
This is the first time since 2009 (13 good years) that BlackStars of Ghana won a penalty shootout.
All hail to Abdul Manaf Nurudeen.— George Maclean Kankam (@georgemaclean07) June 14, 2022
Source: Ghana News
