Drawing Parallels to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, EFL Manager Wishes 23YO’s ‘Fantastic’ Goal Goes Viral – “Everyone Would be Talking About It”

Every stunning goal becomes a topic of discussion in the realm of soccer. In the lower leagues of the English soccer pyramid, Maidstone United’s 23-year-old striker, Levi Amantchi, recently orchestrated a goal-scoring moment that left fans and experts in awe. In Maidstone United’s recent clash against Havant, Amantchi showcased his goal-scoring prowess that drew comparisons to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Notably, Amantchi has caught the attention of his manager, George Elokobi, who believes his ‘fantastic’ goal deserves worldwide recognition. Let’s dive deeper and uncover the comments of Maidstone United’s boss.

Maidstone boss compares Amantchi’s heroics with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi!

George Elokobi, the seasoned manager of the National League soccer club, Maidstone United, rushed to express his admiration for Amantchi’s magical display. The English striker scored a brace and led his side to a resounding 3-1 victory over rivals Havant and Waterlooville. By showcasing stunning skills on the pitch, the boss compared his skills with the iconic playing styles of Ronaldo, Messi, and Kylian Mbappe. 

As reported by Kent Online, Elokobi told reporters in the post-match reflection. “If that goal was scored by Lionel Messi or Kylian Mbappe or Jude Bellingham or Cristiano Ronaldo, everyone would be talking about it,” said Elokobi. “So I hope we can replay that goal as much as we can, and I hope it goes viral because it’s an excellent goal. It was a fantastic goal, and I’m really pleased for him.”

Elokobi stated how the magnitude of the goal would change if the legendary players scored a similar goal to Amantchi. Hence, he showered praise on his soccer star. 

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Significantly, at the 25th-minute mark in the clash, Amantchi received a pass from teammate Harry Kyprianou on the wing. With a burst of pace, he cuts inside, weaving his way through a maze of Havant defenders, and fired a low shot inside the net. Amantchi’s goal propelled Maidstone to a comfortable 2-0 lead against Havant. Stones secured a 3-1 victory against Havant while fans continued to cheer for Amantchi’s ‘fantastic’ goal.

Moreover, the Maidstone manager’s wish for the goal to go viral is a testament to its brilliance of the goal. Amantchi has scored 11 goals in 19 appearances for Maidstone United this season in the National League. While the youngster may not be a household name yet, his goal against Havant serves as a beacon of hope for aspiring players.

Do you think is it too early to compare Amantchi with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section!

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