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

Published

11 months 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.

EPL: Full list of players leaving for 2025 AFCON

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2 days ago

December 13, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

At least 25 players in the Premier League are set to travel for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

The tournament is scheduled to take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.

Nigeria, Ivory Coast, DR Congo lead the way in terms of players based in the English topflight, with four selected from each club for the AFCON.

FIFA has directed clubs to release the eligible players from Monday, December 15.

Full list of players confirmed

Sunderland (5):
Chemsdine Talbi (Morocco), Reinildo (Mozambique), Bertrand Traoré (Burkina Faso), Arthur Masuaku (DR Congo), Noah Sadiki (DR Congo).

Manchester United (3):
Bryan Mbeumo (Cameroon), Amad Diallo (Ivory Coast), Noussair Mazraoui (Morocco).

Fulham (3):
Alex Iwobi (Nigeria), Calvin Bassey (Nigeria), Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria).

Burnley (3):
Axel Tuanzebe (DR Congo), Lyle Foster (South Africa), Hannibal Mejbri (Tunisia).

Nottingham Forest (2):
Ibrahim Sangaré (Ivory Coast), Willy Boly (Ivory Coast).

Brentford (2):
Dango Ouattara (Burkina Faso), Frank Onyeka (Nigeria).

Manchester City (1):
Omar Marmoush (Egypt),

West Ham United (1):
Aaron Wan-Bissaka (DR Congo)

Wolves (2):
Tawanda Chirewa (Zimbabwe), Emmanuel Agbadou (Ivory Coast).

Brighton & Hove Albion (1):
Carlos Baleba (Cameroon).

Crystal Palace (2):
Ismaïla Sarr (Senegal), Cheick Doucouré (Mali)

Liverpool (1):
Mohammed Salah (Egypt)

NNL bars fans from Ranchers Bees vs Adamawa United

Published

2 days ago

December 13, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

The Nigeria National League, NNL, has announced that matchday six fixture between Ranchers Bees and Adamawa United will be played behind closed doors.

The announcement was made in a statement by the league body.

Only the State Football Association representatives, staff of both teams, kit managers and medical personnel will be allowed into the stadium.

Others are the match officials, security personnel and camera men.

The reason for the decision to play the game without club supporters wasn’t stated by the league body.

The encounter will take place at the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna on Saturday (today).

Nigeria vs Egypt Friendly Gets New Date

Published

1 week ago

December 8, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Nigeria’s preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have taken a fresh hit, with Egypt confirming that the highly anticipated friendly between both nations has been shifted from 14 to 16 December.

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) announced the adjustment late Friday, noting that FIFA’s updated international release directive, which allows clubs keep African players until 15 December, made the original date unworkable.

EFA Vice President Khaled El-Darandaly explained that the new rule left both Egypt and Nigeria without full squads for the initial date.

Key Pharaohs players, including Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush, are now expected to arrive only after the new release window.

Egypt had already named its 28-man provisional squad and opened camp in Cairo, with head coach Hossam Hassan accelerating final preparations for a Group B campaign that includes South Africa, Angola and Zimbabwe.

Nigeria’s disruption is more extensive. The Super Eagles were originally scheduled to open camp on 10 December and progress through a streamlined friendly schedule before departing for Morocco. That entire framework has now been dismantled.

Under the revised timeline, camp will open on 14 December, leaving Eric Chelle with barely a week to prepare before AFCON kicks off.

The venue for the friendly is also now uncertain, with Cairo no longer feasible and both federations considering shifting the match to Morocco.

Nigeria’s build-up has been further destabilised by injuries to Ola Aina, Taiwo Awoniyi, Benjamin Fredrick and Felix Agu.

The shock retirement of captain William Troost-Ekong, winner of the 2023 AFCON Player of the Tournament award, creates an additional leadership vacuum in defence.

Chelle, who released a 55-man provisional list, must now trim his squad to 28 within a compressed window. Nigeria will compete in Group C alongside Tunisia, Uganda and Tanzania as they chase a fourth continental title.