Lagos-born Borussia Dortmund striker Karim Adeyemi revealed the key to his searing tempo that led him to attain the winner in opposition to Chelsea of their Champions League Spherical of 16 conflict on Wednesday. The 21-year-old put daylight between Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea with a superb solo effort within the second half of a 1-0 win.

With the match delicately poised and Chelsea within the ascendancy, Adeyemi picked up the ball within the half and sped previous Enzo Fernandez earlier than rounding the goalkeeper to attain.

In an interview after the sport, a journalist requested the Man of the Match for the key behind his electrical tempo. Adeyemi responded by attributing his tempo to good genetics from his dad and his consumption of Nigerian meals. When pressed additional for the identify of the meals, he revealed that it was fufu.

The 21-year-old ahead has clocked the quickest pace within the Bundesliga this season. He was additionally one of many fifth-fastest participant within the group stage of this season’s Champions League, clocking a prime pace of 36.1kmph. Chelsea had a speedster of their very own in Mykhailo Mudryk, however it was Karim Adeyemi who had an impression within the recreation.

Adeyemi has by no means been one to cover his Nigerian roots as he additionally hung out in Ibadan throughout the low season. The teen owns a semi-pro membership in his native Nigeria, as effectively.