Faris Moumbagna, the OM striker, chose the right moment to respond to his most famous detractor.
Transferred to OM last January, Faris Moumbagna had difficulty justifying the investment made in him by the Marseille club. His first months in the south of France were disappointing. But he eventually woke up. And he did it in the best possible way.
Last Thursday, it was he who scored the only goal in the Europa League match against Benfica at the Vélodrome. Ten minutes from time, he delivered a devastating header that finished. Thanks to him, the Gasset gang was able to win overtime and then penalties, from which they emerged victorious.
Moumbagna is vengeful
Moumbagna took advantage of this little moment of glory to respond to those who buried him too quickly. Columnist Daniel Riolo is one of them. “When I arrived and until now, I am criticized. I know what I'm worth. I am available to the coach whenever he needs me”declared the Cameroonian.
The native of Yaoundé also explained what it felt like to score in a melting Vélodrome stadium: “It was special and really crazy to see the whole stadium stand up. We gave everything throughout the match. When a team is united, it can only produce results like that.”
Moumbagna has played 13 matches with OM, but only 5 as a starter. After his achievement on Thursday, he has 3 goals and 1 assist. A record that he will try to improve by the end of the season.
