Dazzling Video of South Sudanese Teen Tearing Apart Barcelona's Defence in a Friendly Spotted

Dazzling Video of South Sudanese Teen Tearing Apart Barcelona's Defence in a Friendly Spotted

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:06 PM
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  • Egypt-born South Sudan forward Garang Kuol has gained the attention of the world with his fine display against Barcelona
  • The Central Coast Mariners player was the star of the night when Australia's A-League Stars engaged Barcelona in a friendly
  • The teen sensation is reportedly on the radar of some European clubs following his exceptional performances in the A-League

Garang Kuol, a teenage South Sudan forward, based in Australia, wowed football fans with his dazzling display against Barcelona in a friendly.

The 17-year-old featured for Australia's A-League All Stars in a friendly against the Catalan giants.

In a video posted on social media, spotted by Sports Brief, the teen sensation was a handful for Barcelona defenders, earning him praises from Barcelona boss Xavi.

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South Sudan player Garang Kuol excelled in Australia's A-League stars friendly against Barcelona. Credit: @scout_aussie AAP
Source: Twitter

Kuol came on in the second half of the 3-2 defeat to Barcelona, and in the short time he was on the pitch, the versatile attacker missed by inches following a great run at the defenders of the Spanish giants before seeing his strike rattle the woodwork.

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His outstanding display for Central Coast Mariners in the Australian league has seen him attract interest from European clubs.

Meanwhile, Australia are set to convince the youngster to switch nationality.

What Xavi said about Garang Kuol

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez was impressed by the performance of Kuol, praising his agility and skill.

“He was very fast, and we conceded two or three chances because of him,” Xavi said as quoted by Coast Community News.
“He’s a great player and he has a great future … he is a talent that is obvious.”

Barcelona fans unhappy with the way Dembele's contract extension was announced

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that football fans have taken to social media to troll FC Barcelona over their underwhelming announcement video for Ousmane Dembele's new contract.

Dembele re-signed for the Catalan-giants after becoming a free agent earlier this month, the Spanish club announced on Thursday.

The 25-year-old has penned a two-year contract with the former La Liga champions that will expire on June 30, 2024.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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