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How two African-born stars led Liverpool to 6th Champions League glory

Aderemi Ojekunle
  • Liverpool defeat Tottenham 2-0 in the Champions League final to clinch its sixth European title.
  • Two African-born football stars lead Liverpool to its 6th glory.
  • Egyptian professional footballer, Mohamed Salah open the scoring while Divock Origi, Belgian footballer with dual citizenship with Kenya sealed the victory.

Two African-born football stars helped Liverpool to defeat Tottenham 2-0 in the Champions League final to clinch its sixth European title.

Egyptian professional footballer, Mohamed Salah opened the scoring by converting a penalty kick in the second minute and while substitute Divock Origi, Belgian professional footballer with dual citizenship with Kenya, sealed the victory for Liverpool.

Mohamed Salah scored for Liverpool in Champions League final, result Tottenham Hotspur (AFP)
Mohamed Salah scored for Liverpool in Champions League final, result Tottenham Hotspur (AFP)

Divock is the son of former Kenyan professional footballer Mike Origi. 

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The 25-year-old player also scored the winning goal against Barcelona in Liverpool’s remarkable semi-final comeback, sealed victory three minutes from time with a superb low finish.

Divock Origi's late goal wrapped up the victory for Liverpool in Madrid
Divock Origi's late goal wrapped up the victory for Liverpool in Madrid AFP
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