Tribal Football

Eliezer Mayenda: 'The fans push me to perform' for Sunderland

Eliezer Mayenda: 'The fans push me to perform' for Sunderland
Eliezer Mayenda: 'The fans push me to perform' for SunderlandREUTERS

Eliezer Mayenda celebrated with joy after his poacher’s finish earned Sunderland a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium.

 The 20-year-old relished scoring in front of over 1,000 travelling fans who made the 700-mile round trip, enjoying the familiar thrill of producing a decisive moment for his team.

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“It’s always better to score in front of the fans,” he said. “The fans push me a lot in every game. When I score in front of them, I enjoy it so much. It’s always a different feeling.

“It’s a good goal. It’s a natural feeling.

“I’m very happy for the goal and to be back in the team. We played a good game as a team.”