Shola Shoretire's Quest for Manchester United's December Goal of the Month

Shola Shoretire, a talented attacking midfielder with Nigerian eligibility, is a strong contender for Manchester United's Goal of the Month for December 2023.

His outstanding performance in the Premier League 2 game against Newcastle United on December 16 is highlighted by his match-winning goal. Shoretire demonstrated his skillful play after Manchester United trailed following a goal by Dylan Stephenson of the Magpies.

In a pivotal 58th-minute play, Shoretire perfectly executed a shot into the net, following an assist from Mateo Mejia. This nomination marks the second time in a row for Shoretire, who was also running for the November award. Among the dozen goals nominated for December, including those by Scott McTominay, Melvine Malard, and Marcus Rashford, Shoretire's goal stands out.

He aims to be the first Nigerian-descended player to win this accolade since Odion Ighalo in March 2020. Shoretire's season statistics are impressive, with eleven goals contributed (7 goals, 4 assists) in eleven games for United's development squad.