Ex-Arsenal star Kelechi Nwakali hits big achievement in England

Obi Donald

12 hours ago

Super Eagles midfielder Kelechi Nwakali has won the award for Barnsley’s Goal of The Month for December, Soccernet.ng reports.

Nwakali has started to get more game time at Barnsley following his transfer last summer. When he first arrived at the club, his game time was limited. However, since the turn of the year, he has started playing more.

Nwakali has featured in six of Barnsley’s last seven games, with one goal to his name. That goal came last month, as it helped them claim a 2-1 win over Exeter at St. James Park.

Goal celebrations for Kelechi Nwakali of Barnsley to level the score during the Sky Bet League 1 Match between Exeter City and Barnsley at St James Park. (Photo credit: Imago)

That win ended Barnsley’s three-game losing streak and set them up to win three of their next four games. In a related development, that goal has now won the Goal of the Month award at Barnsley.

All the angles of Kelechi Nwakali’s first goal for Barnsley @nwakali25 pic.twitter.com/CNk3XdS3ea

— Barnsley FC (@BarnsleyFC) December 15, 2024

This is a big win for Nwakali, as he is fast becoming a fan favourite at Barnsley due to his impressive performances for the cub. The former Arsenal man will be looking to continue his impressive performances for Barnsley and help the club gain promotion to the English Championship.

However, his ultimate dream is to get a good move to a bigger club. Nwakali was one of the standout players at the 2015 Under-17 World Cup, but he has failed to live up to his potential. He joined Arsenal in 2016, but despite different loan deals, he failed to get into the first team.

Football, Mali v Nigeria. U-17 world cup Chile 2015. Nigeria s player, Kelechi Nwakali, battles for the ball against Sekou Koita of Mali durin the U-17 world cup final match at the Sausalito stadium in Vina del Mar, Chile (Photo credit: Imago)

imago21775421 scaled — Football, Mali v Nigeria. U-17 world cup Chile 2015. Nigeria s player, Kelechi Nwakali, battles for the ball against Sekou Koita of Mali durin the U-17 world cup final match at the Sausalito stadium in Vina del Mar, Chile (Photo credit: Imago)

He eventually left Arsenal in 2019 and has had stints at Huesca, Alcorcon, Ponferradina and Chaves. At Barnsley, he has found a bit of stability. If he continues to play well in the League One, he could get a good move by next summer.