‘Puskas contender’ wondergoal at AFCON dominated out as followers argue ‘let it stand’

A disallowed “Puskas contender” objective on the Africa Cup of Nations was so good followers argued the offside ought to’ve been ignored.

Algeria striker Baghdad Bounedjah had already given his nation the lead of their opening match of the event in opposition to Angola on Monday (January 15) when he produced a second of magic.

He managed a lobbed move over the defence on his chest to arrange a deadly overhead kick, which completely flew previous the helpless goalkeeper. Bounedjah shortly wheeled away in shocked celebration.

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But sadly for him and Algeria, his run had been made only a contact too quickly and the linesman was holding up his flag consequently. The 32-year-old dropped to the ground in disappointment after realising his acrobatics would rely for nothing.

And understandably so, with followers pondering it was a shoo-in for subsequent yr’s FIFA awards ceremony. One commented: “Unfortunately Puskas goal from AFCON was disallowed. What a goal it was from Algeria.”

A second argued: “Had it stood it would’ve been the goal of the tournament and maybe Puskas goal of the season.” A 3rd reacted: “Fantastic finish, let’s just allow this one to count.”

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A fourth equally mentioned: “That’s a goal where the offside rule should be overruled and the goal given.” And a fifth wrote: “Puskas standard goal. But linesman no agree, Algeria number nine is deadly.”

While a sixth joked: “Should have been yellow carded as well because we don’t score goals like this in AFCON, who the f*** does he think he is.”

Algeria, who have been AFCON victors in 2019, have been compelled to begin their group stage marketing campaign with a disappointing draw. Angola rescued a degree within the second half, with striker Mabululu scoring from the spot.