England legend Gary Lineker reacts to Mizak Asante’s stupendous goal
England legend Gary Lineker has been wowed by Mizak Asante's stupendous goal in the Division Two League final on Sunday.
Asante controlled a ball inside the box with his back to goal, rotated 360 degrees in front of two defenders to wriggle his way out and then nutmegged another player to hit the bar line before shimmying the goalkeeper with a sharp right and left footwork.
He then slotted the ball past the near post to cap a virtuoso display.
His goal gave his side Golden Kick FC the equalizer against Mobile Phone People to draw 1-1 but triumphed 7-6 on penalties to qualify for the Division One League.
A clip of the goal that has gone viral on social media has caught the attention of international media.
The Guardian posted the video on their Twitter handle, earning hundreds of reactions with one coming from former England and Barcelona striker Lineker who was simply amazed by the teenager's sheer brilliance.Manchester United, Manchester City and Juventus are all interested in signing the teenage sensation, according to Asante's club chairman Joseph Epton.
Speaking to Accra radio station Onua FM via Ghana Soccer Net, he said: "Before Mizak scored this goal we had already showed his highlights - and those of other players - to clubs abroad.
"But he was the only player we had feedback about. "It has come from Manchester United, Manchester City, Juventus and Genk."

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