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Nigerian star reacts after scoring twice in Montreal win

Nigerian star Orji Okwonkwo has reacted after scoring twice in Montreal Impact 2-1 win over Portland Timbers 2-1 Major League Soccer encounter at Saputo Stadium on Thursday morning
The 21-year-old is on loan from Serie A club Bologna scored the opening goal of the game in the 28th minute on the tie after a good pass from former Arsenal and Manchester City right-back Bacary Sagna seven minutes to find back of the net.
Okwonkwo scored the winner in the 66th minutes despite returning from a three-game absence caused by an injury before he was replaced with Mathieu Choiniere four minutes later delighted with his performance he said: “I think it’s one of the best goals in my career,”
“I didn’t expect it at all, for real. I’m very happy that I scored one of the best goals today. It’s a good thing for me.”
“Kudos to the physiotherapists, I think they did a very good job,”
“I came back very quickly. It was supposed to be six weeks out, but I came back in three weeks. I appreciate the good work and they did very well.” he added.
Impact manager Remi Garde said. “He’s got the power to hurt his opponents.
Okwonkwo had missed the last three games for Montreal due to a leg injury he suffered against Los Angeles FC May 25th but the victory sees Impact remain second in the Eastern Conference with 30 points, two points behind the Philadelphia Union.
The Benin-born winger has now scored four goals in 15 appearances this season.

Albert Echetah

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