Mamelodi Sundowns newcomer Abubeker Nasir. Photo: Twitter

WATCH: Nasir scores early goal-of-the-season contender

Mamelodi Sundowns newcomer Abubeker Nasir scored a sensational, and potential, goal-of-the-season contender on Saturday.

by Craig Lewis

14-08-2022 14:33

in Premier Soccer League

Mamelodi Sundowns newcomer Abubeker Nasir. Photo: Twitter

It was a Saturday afternoon to forget for Kaizer Chiefs when they were handed a 4-0 hiding by champions Mamelodi Sundowns at Loftus Versfeld. For Sundowns, it was a massive statement, with newly-signed forward Nasir scoring the final winning goal with fifteen minutes to go before full time.

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The 22-year-old Ethiopian striker took a superb strike with his left foot for an exceptional start at his new club. The finish was certainly eye-catching, but Nasir’s speed in reaching the through ball, as well as his ball control in the box made it a very special goal.

You can watch a clip of Nasir’s strike below, and let us know if you feel it could be an early goal-of-the-season contender:

Abubeker Nasir 😱

What a way to introduce yourself to the #DStvPrem and the Masandawana faithful 🟡

📺 Stream live: https://t.co/0BMWdeEYT3 pic.twitter.com/onog5AyJxq
— SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV) August 13, 2022

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The defeat saw Kaizer Chiefs slump to 11th in the 16-team log with just three points thanks to one win and two defeats.

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Meanwhile, Mamelodi Sundowns bounced back from their shock defeat in midweek to pick up their second win of the season and move to third place in the standings.