Coulibally races to jubilate goal

Souleymane Coulibaly has received the award for emerging top goalscorer at the just ended U-17 World Cup which was won by hosts, Mexico.

The budding talent grabbed the world’s attention with his early scoring spree which ended him with nine of the eleven goals scored by Elephanteaux.

The Ivorians appeared set on their way to the grand finale until their fine progress was halted by France in dramatic circumstances and Coulibaly was quick to recognize the role played by his teammates in making him the tournament’s star man.

“I want to thank all those who said good things about me,” Coulibaly told Fifa’s website after receiving his accolade.

“My team-mates and I had a wonderful moment in Mexico. The defenders ignored some spaces which I exploited to score those goals. But mostly, this recognition goes to my team-mates who assisted me.”

Coulibaly lives with his father in Italy where he plays for the youth team of Siena.

Tagged as the ‘new Drogba’, a host of top clubs have shown interest in the lad, including Real Madrid and Tottenham.