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The Numbers: How Masuluke Lost To Arsenal Star


Oscarine Masuluke finished in second place according to numbers of votes for the goal that was nominated for the 2017 FIFA Puskas Awards, according to the South African Football Association.

The Baroka FC goalkeeper’s goal made was in the final three of this year’s Puskas awards alongside Venezuelan starlet Deyna Castellanos, as well as the eventual winner in Olivier Giroud of Arsenal.
SAFA confirmed how Masuluke’s goal did against some of the stars from big clubs from around the world.

“After making the final cut of the 2017 FIFA Puskas awards, Baroka FC goalkeeper, Oscarine Masuluke was narrowly pipped by Arsenal and French forward Olivier Giroud at the awards ceremony held on Tuesday evening in London.

“Masuluke’s breathtaking overhead kick against Orlando Pirates which even got a vote from athletics superstar Usain Bolt earned him a place at the glittering awards ceremony where he rubbed shoulders with world superstars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Gianluigi Buffon amongst others.

“After months of voting from football fans across the world, Masuluke’s strike came second to Giroud by a narrow margin which is something the 24-year-old from Limpopo can take pride in.
“Giroud scooped the Puskas award with 36.17% of the votes followed by Masuluke on 27.48% while Deyna Castellanos from Venezuela got 20.47%,” SAFA confirmed on their official website.

“Tottenham Hostpurs in-form striker Harry Kane and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo both said Masuluke’s goal should have won the Puskas Award. Kane described the Baroka FC’s goal as brilliant. Ronaldo was voted the best player for 2017, the fifth time he has won the same award.
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