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Gareth Fullerton

Everton FC star's goal celebration was 'promise' to Belfast football club

Everton striker Alex Iwobi kept his "promise" to a South Belfast football club after showcasing a new goal celebration last weekend.

Iwobi scored a sensational opening goal in Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester United at Goodison Park.

The Nigerian international found the net with a superb curling effort in the fifth minute before rolling away to celebrate in front of fans.

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And his celebration was made in Belfast.

Iwobi was in Northern Ireland recently and spent some time with kids at Rosario YFC. During his visit he was videoed chatting to the young players and that's when they devised a new goal celebration for the 26-year-old.

And after they showed him the move, Iwobi said: “Cool I’ll do it”.

And that's just what he did after netting against Manchester United.

Sharing the moment on his social media, Iwobi said: “A Promise Is A Promise, Got You @Rosario_YFC.”

The club replied: "Thanks Alex! You’re welcome any time!"

Unfortunately for Iwobi and Everton it was Manchester United who came away with the win at Goodison with goals from Antony and Cristiano Ronaldo..

But his goal (and celebration) will be long remembered in South Belfast.

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