Ghanaian forward Kamaldeen Sulemana has shared his excitement after scoring for Southampton in their 3-1 defeat to AFC Bournemouth in the English Premier League on Saturday.
His goal, which served as a consolation for the Saints, was his first Premier League strike in two years, marking an important milestone in his career.
“This is my first Premier League goal in two years. I’m glad that the goal came, and hopefully, I can add more to the team,” he said, as quoted on the Southampton website.
Sulemana credited his coach and teammates for their belief in him, which has boosted his confidence on the field.
“The coach has given me confidence, not just the coach but the players who trust in me and try to find me when they come on the pitch.”
The 23-year-old forward also spoke about his responsibility to meet expectations and contribute whenever his teammates rely on him.
“I think I try to live up to their expectations and try to do my best for the team because when they rely on you in a certain moment, you’ve got to come up and show that you can handle whatever you’re supposed to do for the team.”
After recovering from injury, Sulemana is gradually regaining his form.
