Bright Anukani's goal for Vipers against Bright Stars could be nominated for Puskas Goal of the Year award.
Anukani will enter the final of the Stanbic Uganda Cup on Saturday with a bright face after his goal for Vipers from the semifinal against Soltilo Bright Stars earned FIFA’s recognition.
Anukani went for the rare beauty for Vipers' third goal in a 4-0 win in the first leg of the Cup in front of a decent home crowd at the St. Mary's Stadium in Kitende on May 20th.
With the game 2-0 up after the 26th minute, Vipers made a timely clearance inside a melee in the box; Karim Watambala, Militon Karisa and Bright Anukani started what appeared like a quick counter-attack.
Watambala controlled the high ball with one touch; Anukani showed intention to go for it, raced through to the center-circle, raised his head to spot Hassan Matovu’s position in Bright Stars goal and then went for a 50+-yard hit that meticulously flew all the way to drop at the back of the net.