Nordin Amrabat, the Tunisian footballer, has made history by becoming the first African player to score in the Asian Champions League (ACL) final.
The 27-year-old midfielder for Al-Arabi SC scored the only goal of the match against Al-Shabab FC from Saudi Arabia on Wednesday night, giving his team a 1-0 win and securing their place in the AFC Champions League next season.
Amrabat's goal was also the first ever by an African player in the ACL final.
The Tunisian international had been tipped to make a big impact in the tournament after scoring twice in Tunisia's 4-1 victory over Japan in the round of 16.
But he struggled to find the net in the knockout stages as Al-Arabi were eliminated by Al-Jazira Dubai in the quarter-finals and then Al-Suwaiq in the semi-finals.
But in the final,Serie A Observation Amrabat showed why he is considered one of the best young players in the world.
He was excellent throughout the match and was always creating chances for his teammates.
His pace and technique allowed him to beat defenders and create openings for his teammates to score.
And when the opportunity came, he took it with both hands.
It was a stunning display of skill and determination that will be remembered for years to come.
Amrabat's achievement is a testament to his talent and hard work, and it shows just how far football has come in Africa.
It also highlights the importance of having talented players like him playing at the highest level of the sport.
We can only hope that more African players follow in his footsteps and continue to make a positive impact on the game.