Anayo Iwuala finally broke his 107-day goal drought in spectacular fashion, delivering a crucial match-winner to secure Al-Arabi’s 1-0 victory over Al-Yarmouk in the Kuwait Premier League on Friday evening.
The Nigerian forward’s decisive strike not only ended his scoring struggles but also kept his team in firm contention for the title, Footballrover reports.
Anayo Iwuala’s long-awaited breakthrough with match-winner
Before this fixture, the 25-year-old had endured a frustrating eight-game goal drought, last finding the net on November 6, 2024, when he scored in Al-Arabi’s 3-1 win over Al Salmiya.
Coming off back-to-back goalless draws against Khaitan and Al Kuwait, Al-Arabi desperately needed a breakthrough.
Al-Yarmouk proved to be a tough opponent, frustrating Al-Arabi’s attack throughout the first half.
However, in the 68th minute, Iwuala stepped up to break the deadlock, securing all three points for his side with a well-taken goal at Mishref Stadium.
Al-Arabi’s unbeaten streak continues
With this vital win, Al-Arabi extended their unbeaten run to four matches, boasting two wins and two draws.
They now sit in second place with 41 points, level with league leaders Al Kuwait, keeping their title hopes very much alive.
Iwuala and his teammates will now turn their attention to their next league clash against Al Naser before shifting focus to the AFC Challenge League Playoffs.
With his goal-scoring form finally reignited, the Nigerian forward will be eager to deliver more match-winning moments in the crucial games ahead.
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