Emotional Scenes As Ole Gunner Solksjaer Watches 19 Year Old Daughter Win League Title With Manchester United

Emotional Scenes As Ole Gunner Solksjaer Watches 19 Year Old Daughter Win League Title With Manchester United

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:01 PM
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  • Former Manchester United manager, Ole Gunner Solksjaer was present to cheer up his daughter to secure her second title with Manchester United
  • Karna Solksjaer played a crucial role as Manchester United Women U21 beat Chelsea 6-2 on aggregate to secure the WSL Academy League title
  • The Manchester youth side has dominated the youth game in England as they also lifted the WSL Academy Cup back in March

Ole Gunner Solksjaer’s bond to Manchester United is still as strong as ever as the Norwegian football manager was present to watch his 19-year-old daughter win the WSL league title.

Karna Solksjaer has been a vital member of the Manchester United Under-21 women’s team and she was again present as the Red Devils defeated Chelsea 6-2 on aggregate to win the league.

Both teams competed in a two-legged play-off, with Man United winning the first leg 3-1 at Cobham last week and winning the second game 3-1 on Wednesday, April 27.

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Ole Gunner Solksjaer was in the stands to watch his daughter, Karna, win the women's Under-21 league title with Man United. Photo by Daily Mail
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According to a report via the Daily Mail, Ole Gunner Solksjear showed up to support his daughter, Karna, alongside his wife as United cruised to a comfortable victory.

Karna Solksjaer is winning her second major trophy with the Manchester United Under-21s after also winning the WSL Academy Cup back in March with her 49-year-old father present also.

Solksjaer always welcomed at Old Trafford

Meanwhile, Manchester United fans showed their class with their reaction when former manager, Ole Gunner Solskjaer, returned to Old Trafford.

According to Manchester Evening News, United fans celebrated the Norwegian when he came to Old Trafford to watch one of his daughter’s games for the Under-21s.

Manchester United sacked Solksjaer in November 2021 following poor results, which included five defeats in their last seven Premier League matches.

Former Red Devils manager watches daughter win first trophy

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Ole Gunnar Solksjaer might not have won a single trophy in his over three years as Manchester United manager, but he definitely has one to celebrate with his daughter.

The 49-year-old manager was in the stands to watch his daughter, Karna, win her first trophy in the colours of Manchester United.

United's under-21 team thrashed Birmingham City 4-1 to win the Women's Super League Academy Cup, with 19-year-old Karna playing just over an hour.

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