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.

2026 World Cup: Super Eagles waiting for FIFA’s decision – Iwobi

Published

20 hours ago

February 6, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Super Eagles playmaker, Alex Iwobi, has admitted they are waiting to see if the team would still play at the 2026 World Cup.

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is optimistic of a potential lifeline from FIFA, after it submitted a petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Iwobi was asked by SuperSport if he would rather lift the AFCON 2025 trophy or qualify for the World Cup?

The 29-year-old, who played at the 2018 of the World Cup, replied: “I mean we’re still waiting, well hopefully we can go to the World Cup, but I feel it’s a tough one.

“It’s a tough one because winning AFCON is like… It’s a great legacy, it’s a great thing to have like in your career, a memorable moment.

“But then at the same time, because I’ve been to the World Cup already, a lot of the players haven’t been. They would like to say ‘I want to go to the World Cup,’ so I can’t be selfish and say win the AFCON and for my teammates to not go to the World Cup. So it’s a tough one. I don’t know. I don’t know.”

Politics

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDOLES WITH SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE OF THE SUPER EAGLES ON THE PASSING OF HIS MOTHER

Published

1 week ago

January 30, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

President Bola Tinubu sends his condolences

to Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze on the passing of his mother.

The President also extends his sympathies to the family and friends of Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, who passed away on Thursday.

President Tinubu mourns with the Chukwueze family and encourages them to find solace in the memory and legacy of their late matriarch.

“The passing of Mrs Chukwueze, the mother of one of our bright football stars, just a few days after the passing of Super Eagles’ captain Wilfred Ndidi’s father, is deeply saddening.

I mourn with them, and I am with them in prayers during this difficult time,” the President says.

President Tinubu prays that God Almighty will grant the departed eternal rest.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)