Bevis Mugabi has come in for high praise after his towering header against Ross County ended Motherwell's long wait for a win last night.
The 25-year-old Ugandan international produced an astonishing leap of 2.5m to rise above the Staggies defence and power home a header from Jake Carroll's corner kick in the 2-1 triumph in Dingwall.
It ended a 13-game winless run and gave gaffer Graham Alexander his first taste of victory at the helm.
And Mugabi's display garnered rave reviews from pundits on Sportscene last night, as well as Motherwell captain Declan Gallagher, who praised the 'Ugandan Prince'.
Analysing footage on Sportscene, former Scotland women's boss Shelley Kerr and ex- St Mirren striker Chris Iwelumo were in awe of the defender's goal.
Kerr said: "It was absolutely magnificent.
"Look at the height he was up. The height of the crossbar is 2.44m, so he's up higher than the crossbar.
"We are debating whether [Ross County] can do better defensively, but that is magnificent, what a header, great timing of the run, brilliant delivery and absolutely brilliant."
And Iwelumo added: "It's a fantastic header to get as high as he did, but to get that accuracy as well. It's great."
Following the game, Gallagher tweeted his delight at the result and singled out Mugabi for praise.
Absolutely buzzing for the boys tonight deserved that so much tonight. The character and effort of every man on that park @B_M321 the Ugandan prince @MotherwellFC
— Declan Gallagher (@declang31) January 27, 2021
And Mugabi himself was a happy man in Dingwall as he spoke to the Steelmen's media team at the final whistle - receiving a congratulatory slap from boss Alexander in the process.
“An important three points that we needed. We fought for each other and got what we deserved.” @B_M321
— Motherwell FC (@MotherwellFC) January 27, 2021
// #RCFCvMFC pic.twitter.com/8DEsMY2zgQ
It was Mugabi's second goal of the season after netting in a 3-0 win over Aberdeen in September and lifted the Steelmen up to 10th in the table.
And it certainly helped cheer up the Fir Park faithful, who hadn't seen their side win since October 31 away to Livingston.
What a difference a win can make to your mood, still buzzing at our second half performance and I hope Bevis Mugabi has a tremendous day, Roll on the next game!
— Del Sommerville (@Del1589) January 28, 2021
Absolutely fantastic goal incredible jump and a fantastic header as well
— Alba an Àigh (@ben_grierson) January 27, 2021
Bevis Mugabi ole
How important is his goal? Hopefully it's the kick start we need and if it dose prove to be surely a Bevis Mugabi badge is a must
— colin croft (@colincroft01) January 27, 2021
The ‘Well have won a game! This is the greatest moment of my life. Bevis Mugabi is a deity. Devante Cole is the ultimate poacher. Lionel Messi has a poster of Tony Watt on his bedroom wall. https://t.co/e1EON0i2wJ
— Craig (@CrgStl) January 27, 2021
Who knew Bevis Mugabi was Drogba and Carlos Puyol in the one person!!!
— TotalMotherwell (@TotalMotherwell) January 27, 2021
Motherwell are idle this weekend, but face another midweek fixture next when they host Dundee United on Wednesday, February 3.
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