South African May Win FIFA Goal of the Year

South African defensive midfielder Hlompho Kekana scored one of the best goals of the weekend when he shot from 70 yards out to beat Cameroonian goalkeeper Guy N'dy Assembé. Now, many are calling it a strong candidate for the FIFA Puskás Award for goal of the year.

Media, fellow players, coaches and supporters took to Twitter to show their appreciation for the strike.

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