Black Stars Defender's Stunner Gets Nomination for Goal of the Month in France

• Alexander Djiku's spectacular overhead kick against Monaco has earned him a nomination in Ligue 1 Goal of the Month award
• The Strasbourg defender finished off a wonderful acrobatic goal after meeting the ball following a scramble from a corner at Stade de la Meinau
• Djiku's goal will compete with Florent Mollet's strike for Montpellier and Wissam Ben Yedder's flicking effort against PSG for the award

Ghana international Alexander Djiku has been nominated for 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 will compete with Florent Mollet's strike for Montpellier and Wissam Ben Yedder's flicking effort against PSG for the award

Black Stars Defender Alexander Djiku Named in Ligue 1 Team of the Week

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Ghana and Strasbourg defender 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.