Garang Kuol has again endeared himself to Newcastle United fans by arriving back into Australia wearing a Magpies shirt.
Australia exceeded expectations at the World Cup in Qatar.
It all started with a defeat to France but Australia then bagged wins over Tunisia and Denmark to qualify for the last 16.
That gave fans hope of dumping Argentina out on Saturday night but it just wasn’t to be.
Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez fired Argentina to victory with Craig Goodwin’s deflected strike proving to be a consolation in the end.
Garang Kuol returns from World Cup wearing Newcastle shirt
Australia did though carve out one last chance with just seconds to play.
Teenage sensation Garang Kuol fired a shot at goal having been found at the back post.
Emiliano Martinez rushed out to make a crucial save, sparking scenes of celebration in the Argentina defence.
That could have been a truly incredible moment for Kuol, who is enjoying a stunning year already.
The 18-year-old has emerged in the Central Coast Mariners first team, bagging six goals and three assists in 14 games.
Kuol’s special ability on the flanks saw him earn a spot on the plane for the World Cup.
Kuol made just two appearances at the World Cup, coming on against France and then Argentina as Graham Arnold gave him a taste of action at the top level.
The exciting wide man has already agreed to join Newcastle United too having signed a deal back in September.
Newcastle fans are excited to see Kuol in action, even if he is likely to head out on loan in January, and they already seem to love him.
Kuol has now added to that hype having been pictured arriving back into Sydney today whilst wearing a Newcastle shirt.
Kuol hasn’t even kicked a ball for the Magpies yet but is already showing his allegiance to the club.
That’s the kind of commitment that Newcastle fans will love and soon enough, Kuol will be wearing a Newcastle shirt on the pitch, not just at the airport.
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