Los Angeles, California – E be like say LAFC forward Denis Bouanga and South Korean superstar Son Heung-min don turn MLS upside down with their new scoring record. Na for last Saturday night, dem break record for most consecutive goals wey two players score together (17 goals) during one match wey dem play against Real Salt Lake. This duo don dey japa like superstars since Son join LAFC after him transfer wey carry correct money, estimated $26 million.
Bouanga, wey be Gabon international, show say e no dey dull when matter for goal scoring come. As Son score two goals, Bouanga also find net wey make dem combo for all LAFC latest 17 goals. Since dem start this scoring spree, dem don carry LAFC enter top four for Western Conference with some impressive record of four wins and one loss.
Son wey don land for LAFC not too long, don already score eight goals in him first eight matches (abeg, na dem kind players wey dem call ‘hot cake’!). E don give Bouanga ginger wey carry him to score 10 goals including some hat-tricks, making am the highest goalscorer for LAFC history. Wetin define this duo, na their ability to score without assisting each other – dem dey create space for each other by pulling defenders out of position (Na wetin dem dey call strategy, my brother!).
Our boy Bouanga say credit dey go to Son because “na him don dey ginger me!” Dem two don connect like say dem be telepath, and e dey show for pitch as dem dey vex for opponents. Coach Steve Cherundolo also don change him formation to pair dem together using 3-5-2 formation wey dey bring out best for the boys. Dem dey fast, dey combo well, and now LAFC don see light for playoffs wey dey come in October.
As dem prepare for next match against St. Louis City on September 27, all eyes go dey on Bouanga and Son to see wetin dem go bring come. E no go shock anybody if dem add more records to their name before the season finish. Dem don already break plenty records, and nobody fit doubt say dem fit do am again. E go sweet like sugar! Make we see wetin go happen!
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