Fans stunned as ex-Premier League star scores wonder goal at Afcon… and eagle-eyed viewers spot he’s done it before
ARTHUR MASUAKU has scored a stunning goal at the Africa Cup of Nations for the Democratic Republic of Congo - and fans have proved it was no fluke.
The spectacular free-kick left supporters stunned, but some noticed it's not the first time he's pulled off the jaw-dropping effort.
Masuaku, who used to play for West Ham, helped book DR Congo a spot in the Afcon semi-finals.
The full-back scored the third goal for the Leopards as they brushed Guinea aside with a 3-1 victory.
Masuaku took a free-kick from wide on the left-hand side in what appeared to be a crossing position.
DR Congo players lined up on the edge of the box anticipating a cross into the corridor of uncertainty.
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But Masuaku had other ideas, spotting Guinea goalkeeper Ibrahim Kone slightly out of position, the Besiktas star aimed for goal instead.
He floated an effort towards the near post and saw it fly into the back of the net, booking DR Congo a place in the last four.
Fans were blown away with the goal with one taking to social media to post: "WOW! THAT WAS INSANE!"
While another added: "Goal of the tournament for sure!"
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Other fans were quick to point out that the sneaky finish is something Masuaku has done before.
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The 30-year-old found the back of the net in an almost identical fashion back in 2021 while playing for West Ham.
In open play Masuaku caught out Eduoard Mendy, who was in goal for Chelsea at the time, by aiming for the near post when the Blues keeper was anticipating a cross.
One fan wrote: "He knew what he was doing!"
While another added: "The Masuaku signature. The near post cross goal."
A third joked: "Is that Mendy in goal? As I’ve seen that before in a past life!"
