Paul Onuachu scored one of the fastest goals in world football, as Nigeria beat Egypt 1-0 in an international friendly played on Tuesday in Asaba.
The Denmark-based striker scored in the opening five seconds of the first half, when he fired a thunderous shot past Egyptian goalkeeper, Abdelrehim Mahmoud from outside the 18-yard box.
It was one of fastest goals that will go into football history.
According to Total Sportek, Damian Mori, an A-League striker scored a goal in 3.69 seconds for his Adelaide City club against Sydney United in 1995.
Ex-Arsenal and Germany International, Lukas Podolski has a record of scoring another fast goal, when he scored in 6 seconds in an international friendly between Germany and Ecuador in 2013. FIFA recognises this as the fastest goal in international football.
Onuachu will now take over the mantle from Podolski.
Nigerian coach, Gernot Rohr said the game was a great match for both teams, as they continue their preparations for the AFCON.
“To me, today’s game is not just a good match, but a great one for both teams. Both teams played good football,” Rohr said.
(NAN)