Yusuf Otubanjo’s goal for Armenian club FC Pyunik against Slovan Bratislava from Slovakia in Match Day 2 has been voted as the best of the group stage of the UEFA Europa Conference League.
The results are in… 🥁
— UEFA Europa Conference League (@europacnfleague) November 11, 2022
🏅 Yusuf Otubanjo wins Goal of the Group Stage for his GOLAZO against Slovan Bratislava! 👏@Heineken | #UECLGOTGS | #UECL pic.twitter.com/v7kwa4JKnq
The goal was described by UEFA as a “Galazo”.
He beat several nominees including compatriot Samuel Chukwueze to that award.
Former Golden Eaglets star Otubanjo said he was grateful for the support he has received and that helped to achieve this honour.
Both the Armenian football federation and Pyunik celebrated the award.
The goal of our striker Yusuf Otubanjo was named as the best goal of the group stage of the @europacnfleague!
— FC Pyunik (@FC_Pyunik) November 11, 2022
This recognition is a great reward for Otu's work, but it would have been impossible without your support, thank you🫶
Watch this masterpiece: https://t.co/uz4cjrtlrR pic.twitter.com/joGipW2Ryz