Charlton Athletic manager Nathan Jones was full of praise for Abdul Fatawu after the winger’s spectacular strike sealed victory for his side’s opponents.
The Ghanaian forward, currently on loan from Leicester City, produced a moment of individual brilliance, unleashing a thunderous 30-yard effort that flew into the top corner. The strike proved to be the decisive moment in an otherwise closely contested encounter.
Jones admitted that Fatawu’s quality was the difference between the two sides on the day. “He’ll be playing in the Premier League within a week — that was the only difference. It took a one-in-a-million strike from 30 yards to win the match for them,” the Charlton boss said.
At just 23 years old, Fatawu has already earned a reputation as one of the Championship’s brightest young prospects. His pace, flair and creativity have consistently troubled defenders, while his eye for the spectacular has made him a fan favourite.
The Ghana international’s progress has been closely monitored by Premier League clubs, with many tipping him for a swift return to the top flight. His latest wonder goal only underlined why he is regarded as one of the most exciting young talents to emerge from African football in recent years.
For Charlton, it was a cruel outcome after a disciplined performance, but Jones was gracious enough to acknowledge that such rare moments of brilliance are often the difference at this level.
