Folarin Balogun sets new record after scoring twice in Reims’ win against Rennes

Arsenal-owned, Folarin Balogun, who’s of Nigerian heritage, not too long ago made the headlines after setting a brand new document.

Tremendous Eagles hopeful, Folarin Balogun, set a brand new document by scoring twice as his group defeated Stade Rennais F.C.

The on-loan Arsenal participant scored twice on Thursday to assist Stade de Reims defeat The Rennais 3-1 in Ligue 1.

After scoring twice on the Stade Auguste Delaune, Balogun, who has scored 10 targets in 16 home league video games this season, grew to become the under-21 participant with essentially the most targets in Europe’s high 5 divisions.

The one gamers with extra targets than the striker in Ligue 1 thus far this season are the 2 Paris Saint-Germain skills Kylian Mbappé (13) and Neymar (11).

Folarin Balogun turns into the best scoring u21s participant in Europe’s high 5 leagues after his brace this night.

Additionally Kylian Mbappe & Neymar are the one gamers to have scored extra targets than him in Ligue One thus far this season…

Stick with it, @balogun!? #afc pic.twitter.com/sGCsfZunay

— now.arsenal (@now_arsenaI) December 29, 2022

With barely six minutes gone, the attacker, who’s on a season-long mortgage in France, gave William Nonetheless’s group the lead by changing a cross from Arber Zeneli previous Steve Mandanda.

Within the twenty second minute, Alexis Flips elevated Reims’ benefit, however Arthur Theate gave Rennes a objective simply earlier than half time.

Within the 84th minute, the 21-year-old, who’s certified to characterize Nigeria internationally, made it 3-1.

Nonetheless, when Reims travels to Stade Pierre Mauroy, they are going to be making an attempt to chop the hole with PSG, who at present leads the league with a complete of 24 factors.

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