Sunday Joseph Inspired by Haaland's Success as a Flying Eagle
Sunday Joseph, a promising talent invited to join the Flying Eagles, has openly expressed his admiration for Manchester City's prolific striker, Erling Haaland, aiming to emulate the Norwegian's remarkable goal scoring prowess. Haaland, known for his record breaking nine goals in a single match during the 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup, has become a global football sensation, especially after his outstanding debut season at Manchester City, where he secured the European Golden Boot with 36 goals in 35 games.
Joseph, who is currently vying for a spot in Ladan Bosso's squad for the upcoming 2023 African Games, sees Haaland as a model for success on the field. The Zamfara United forward is among eleven strikers selected for the training camp, competing alongside notable names such as Kehinde Ibrahim and Danjuma Lawali. Joseph's dedication to scoring, regardless of the situation, mirrors Haaland's approach, as he shared with Totori News, Honestly, I want to play like Erling Haaland, just to be scoring goals. I don't care about anything, just to score.
Despite not scoring in a friendly match, Joseph made an immediate impact in his first training session with the Flying Eagles, netting two goals. He acknowledged the competitive nature of the selection process, emphasizing that every player, including those they faced in friendlies, is fighting for a spot on the national team.
Joseph's ultimate goal is to contribute to the