Former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju has lavished praise on Erling Haaland following the Manchester City striker's match-winning display against Brazil in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16.

Haaland netted twice in the closing stages to hand Norway a stunning 2-1 victory over the five-time world champions, sending the Scandinavian nation to their first-ever World Cup quarterfinal. His brace — a towering header and a fierce low strike — proved the difference on the night.

Adepoju's verdict

Speaking as a guest on Sporty TV's World Cup coverage, Adepoju was unequivocal in his admiration for the Norwegian talisman.