Okereke’s Long-Range Strike Named Serie B September Goal Of The Month

Benevento forward David Okereke has won Serie B’s Goal of the Month award for September after his 30-meter strike against Hellas Verona was voted the best goal in the Italian second division.
The Nigerian’s effort beat two other contenders, including Andrea Belotti’s bicycle kick and a finish from Licina. The goal came on September 11 during Benevento’s 3-1 victory over Verona.
With the score level at 1-1 in the 59th minute, Okereke collected the ball outside the penalty area before firing a powerful right-footed shot into the top corner past goalkeeper Nicola Leali.
Davide Lamesta added another goal six minutes later to seal Benevento’s first league win of the campaign.
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