Amad Diallo receives rave reviews after inspiring Man United to comeback win over Southampton with hat-trick

Published

1 year ago

January 17, 2025

Amad Diallo bagged a 12-minute hat-trick to lead Manchester United to victory against Southampton on Thursday
The Ivory Coast international helped the Red Devils clinch a vital victory from the jaws of defeat
Fans lauded the 22-year-old who became the first Man United star to score a hat-trick since Cristiano Ronaldo

Amad Diallo inspired Manchester United to an epic comeback win over Southampton with a sensational 12-minute hat-trick.

The hosts were poor for most of the Premier League contest at Old Trafford, but the Ivorian came in clutch with a performance of the ages.

Amad Diallo has scored important goals for Manchester United this season. Photo by Alex Livesey – Danehouse. Source: Getty Images

How Amad inspired Man United to victory

Man United went into the match high in confidence after two magnificent performances away against Liverpool and Arsenal.

However, it was another tepid performance at Old Trafford as they allowed their bottom team to dictate the majority of the game.

They conceded from a corner again, with Manuel Ugarte scoring an own goal from a corner. It looked like they were headed for another defeat at home, but Amad had other ideas.

A wondrous 12-minute display from the Ivory Coast international secured a much-needed win for Ruben Amorim’s team.

He scored his first goal in the 82nd minute to level proceedings. He bagged his second thanks to a deft chipped pass from substitute Christian Eriksen.

He capitalised on Taylor Harwood-Bellis’ error to become the first Man United player to score a hat-trick since Cristiano Ronaldo.

The win leaves the Red Devils 12th in the Premier League with 26 points after 21 matches.

What Amad said after Man United hat-trick

At 22 years and 189 days, the Ivorian became the youngest Man United player to score a Premier League hat-trick at Old Trafford.

“Maybe one of the best weeks in my life,” Amad told TNT Sports via MEN. “I am very happy for this win. This team deserved to win this game so I am very happy.”

“In football you have to believe. We believed until the end and are very happy to win this game.”

Amad will need to produce the same performance against Brighton, a much tougher opponent on Sunday.

Amad Diallo is having a great season at Manchester United. Photo by Carl Recine. Source: Getty Images

Reactions to Amad Diallo hat-trick

@Annychizzy:

Hard work, relentless, discipline, determination are some of the words to describe you. You are everything Amad. This is your moment. This is your time.

@_ZDanno:

“Thank you for tonight mate, you proved that you were worth the contract given to you. I can’t wait to see more of this till 2030 and hopefully beyond that.”

@alifnfir:

“What a player, so wonderful performance Amad! Keep the good work. I think u will be the best in the world.”

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@CFC_Janty:

“Amad Diallo has a Premier League hat trick before Saka😭.”

@utdbrxy:

“This is YOUR team. Keep letting everyone know.”

@_FaridKhan:

“Ten Hag should be jailed for benching Amad.”

@EzzyUTD:

“Amad Diallo the saviour of Manchester give him the number 7 shirt!!!”

Amad Diallo helps Man United win Manchester derby

TUKO.co.ke earlier reported that Amad inspired Man United to an epic win against Manchester City.

He won a penalty, which Bruno Fernandes scored, and then bagged a superb late winner.

Chelsea mathematically out of title race after 3-0 defeat to Everton

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3 days ago

March 21, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Chelsea are now mathematically out of the Premier League title race.

This follows their 3-0 drubbing in the hands of Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday night.

Liam Rosenior’s men came into the match with 48 points, looking to keep pace with the teams in front of them.

However, Beto opened the scoring for the hosts in the first half, before adding a second after the break.

Chelsea barely threatened Everton and looked flat for most of the game, before Iliman Ndiaye added a third.

The result means the Blues cannot match the 70 points that league leaders Arsenal currently have with seven matches left.

Champions Liverpool are also on the verge of being mathematically ruled out, as they have 49 points.

Super Eagles player bounced me from Iheanacho’s room — Osimhen

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4 days ago

March 21, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has claimed that a senior member of the Super Eagles squad in 2017 sent him away from a hotel room during his first call-up to the national team.

According to the 27-year-old, it was Kelechi Iheanacho who intervened and welcomed him inside.

Osimhen revealed this while appearing on a Twitch livestream with comedian, Carter Efe in the early hours of Saturday.

He said: “When I came, I met Iheanacho. And I told him, ‘ah, see me, I’m gonna carry your boots.’ So he said I should come to his room so, he gave me his room number.

“So, as I got to his room — I don’t just want to mention the name — he had a roommate. So, as I knocked on the door, the roommate opened the door. So, he like bounced me out of the room.”

Osimhen refused to reveal the identity of the player who sent him away.

AFCON 2025; Drama as Senegal Reportedly Relocates Trophy To Military Base After CAF Decision (Video)

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5 days ago

March 20, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Drama as Senegal reportedly relocates AFCON trophy to military base after Confederation of African Football (CAF) viral decision.

‎It would be recalled that CAF stripped Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, awarding it to Morocco instead.

This decision came after Morocco appealed the result of the January 18 final, where Senegal won 1-0 in extra time.

‎ According to the CAF Appeal Board, Senegal had forfeited the match due to their players walking off the pitch in protest of a penalty awarded to Morocco, citing Articles 82 and 84 of the AFCON regulations.

The controversy surrounds the AFCON final, where Senegal’s players walked off the pitch in protest of a late penalty awarded to Morocco.

In a clip circulating on the microblogging platform, X (formerly Twitter), a young man with glasses is seen holding the AFCON trophy surrounded by military personnel.

The clip captures the military personnel’s excitement as they support the trophy, with an officer recording the moment.

In a recent development, Senegal has announced plans to appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), with some officials and players expressing outrage and disappointment.