There is nothing like a Redemption in Football!


Barely before a ball is kicked, some football Stars are already written off or labeled not good enough to play for their club.

Liverpool Mohammed Salah was branded not good enough during his time at Chelsea, the Egyptian was sent out on loan to Florentina before sealing a permanent move with AS Roma.


Salah scored 19 league Goals for AS Roma in his last season for the club before joining Liverpool in the 2017/2018 summer for $36m.


Well we all now what followed next:

– A champions league trophy

– Super cup winner

– Club world winner

– Two Golden boot award

– A premier league trophy in waiting.



With the Suspension of all Sporting activities due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, we have tried to lift the Spirits of Football fans by X-raying three premier league players who turned Doubters to believers.

And Yes! They proved us wrong

3. Tammy Abraham


Abraham returned to Chelsea this summer as a reborn player, but fans Lambasted Frank Lampard decision to hand him the number 9 Jersey.

Abraham began his start to his Chelsea career in the worst possible way missing a decisive penalty in the UEFA super cup final, but that actually proved to be the rebirth of the Chelsea starman.


A series of impressive performances followed by a hat trick against wolves saw the Chelsea star turn his Chelsea career around.


Although his season has been hampered with injuries, Abraham has still been able to find the net on 13 occasion and has provided 3 assist in the premier league.


A fox in the box and a powerful forward, Chelsea have really gotten a special talent in their ranks.

2. Odion Ighalo

Odion Ighalo arrived Manchester United on deadline day in the January transfer window.

Written off by many fans before even kicking a ball, Ighalo has silenced his critics with 4 goals and 1 assist already.


His breathtaking Goal in the Europa league against LASK was also awarded Manchester United goal for the month of March.

And according to Reports, the Nigerian international Chinese club Reportedly made him an offer worth $400,000 a week to return to China in the summer, but Manchester United Head coach Ole Gunnar solskjaer is eager to keep Ighalo beyond his six month loan deal.

What a Story!

1. Jamie Vardy


Ageing like a fine wine!

Vardy may be 33-years-old, but the England international is proving age is just a number with 19 goals in the premier league this season, more than any other player.


Vardy was branded too old to lead the line for a club aiming for a UCL Spot.


But his impressive run behind the channels, technical discipline, positional awareness, Tactical intelligence and lighting speed have put Leicester on course for a top four finish.

Vardy provides the perfect example of hard work pays for young Strikers who are learning the trade.

Source: https://legitgoal.com/2020/04/14/three-premier-league-stars-who-proved-us-wrong-this-season-ighalo-is-number-two/

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