Ghana Defender Alexander Djiku's scissor Kick Goal Wins Goal of the Month in France

• Alexander Djiku's scissor kick goal for Strasbourg against Monaco has been voted Ligue 1 goal of the month for March
• The Ghana international finished off a stunning acrobatic goal after meeting the ball following a scramble from a corner at Stade de la Meinau
• Djiku's goal beat off competition from Florent Mollet's strike for Montpellier and Wissam Ben Yedder's flicking effort against PSG for the award

Ghana international Alexander Djiku has won Goal of the Month award in France.

The Strasbourg defender gave his fans something to cheer for after scoring a bicycle kick considered one of the best goals of his career.

Djiku was already waiting in the 18-yard box when France attacker, Kevin Gameiro, flicked the ball with his head which came in the direction of the Black Stars defender whose improvised overhead kick found the back of the net.

The goal ensured that his side recorded a 1-0 win over Monaco to move them to third on the French Ligue 1 log.

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It was Djiku's second goal for the club since joining them three seasons ago from relegated Caen.

Alexander Djiku's goal beat off competition from Florent Mollet's strike for Montpellier and Wissam Ben Yedder's flicking effort against PSG for the award.

Alexander Djiku Sets French Ligue 1 Record

Djiku became the Ghanaian with the most appearances in the French Ligue 1 on Sunday.

The Black Stars defender played a key role as Strasbourg edged Lens 1-0 to climb up to fourth place in the French top flight.

A neatly converted penalty by Ludovic Ajorque was enough to hand the all important victory for the home side at the Stade de la Meinau.

Alexander Djiku Named in Team of the Week in French Top-flight

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Alexander Djiku has been named in L'Equipe's Ligue 1 Team of the Week for matchday 30.

The French-born Ghanaian put in another commanding performance at the heart of Strasbourg's defence to ensure they secured all three points at stake over the weekend.

Djiku followed up his showstopping exploits in the World Cup play-offs with a defensive masterclass for Le Racing in their one-nil win over Lens at the Stade de la Meinau.