The quality performance of Nigerian striker, Salim Fago Lawal in the colours of NK Istra against NK Lomotiva in Croatian top- flight league game has earned him a slot in the Team-of-The-Week in Croatia. The game was played on Sunday.
The Nigerian scored in the 45th minute of the game to put his team in a commanding 2-0 advantage going into the break. He had a commanding presence all through the game that later ended 2-1 in favour of his team Istra who played as the guests.
Lawal was indeed a torn against the defenders of NK Lomotiva all through the time he lasted on the pitch before he suffered a knock that made him to be replaced in the 58th min. Despite the change, his display was good enough to be voted into the team of the week in Croatia.
The former Flying Eagles striker has continued to develop his game after joining the club in August, 2023 and this latest feat in Croatia should d propel him to continue to work harder and the reward will come.
Lawal has been on the radar of some clubs in Europe due to the great quality of his game for NK Istra.
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