Super-sub Taiwo Awoniyi has expressed his delight following his maiden goal for Mainz in Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Cologne.
The Nigerian forward joined the German outfit from Premier League outfit Liverpool on loan – however, he has not been lucky in front of goal.
Notwithstanding, his breakthrough came after nine months with the league strugglers as he inspired their comeback against the Billy Goats.
The effort also meant he became the second-youngest Nigerian to score in the Bundesliga after Anthony Ujah’s feat against Stuttgart in November 2011.
After going down 2-0, Awoniyi halved the deficit five minutes after replacing Dong-Won Ji in the 56th minute, after firing past Timo Horn thanks to Bote Baku’s assist.