Borussia Dortmund star forward, Karim Adeyemi in an interview yesterday revealed that the secret to how he became so fast was African dishes, especially fufu.
Africa Today News, New York reports that the German striker of Nigerian descent grabbed the only goal for Dortmund against Chelsea in the champions league round of 16 first-leg tie at Signal Iduna park.
In a post-game interview with CBSSportGolazo, Adeyemi, the speedster claimed that he eats a specific Nigerian dish that elevates his speed.
‘I eat a lot of African foods,’ he explained.
‘I have good genetics from my dad so I think it will be difficult.’
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When quizzed as to the exact food he eats, Adeyemi responded, ‘It is called fufu, and it’s a Nigerian food which is very good.’ he revealed.
Asked specifically if he was the fastest player in Germany, he laughed and said: ‘I don’t know.’
‘But it’s one thing I can do good but the other players can also do other stuff better.’
Africa Today News, New York reports that 21-year-old Adeyemi scored a fantastic solo goal when he picked the ball from inside his own half and ran almost the entirety of the field beating Enzo Fernandez for pace along the way before rounding the goalkeeper to slot into an empty goal.
In another report, english champions, Manchester City went top of the Premier League on Wednesday night after a 3-1 victory over Arsenal in north London.
Erling Haaland and Jack Grealish scored the second-half goals that proved the difference in an entertaining top-of-the-table clash.
Kevin De Bruyne’s opportunistic finish midway through the first half had opened the scoring before Arsenal levelled through a penalty shortly before the break.
The reigning champions responded in the best possible manner to put a marker down in this year’s title race.