Zambian forward Fashion Sakala put up a fantastic full match performance for the Rangers FC side that thrashed St. Mirren 4-0 in the Scottish Premiership.
Sakala contributed with a goal and assist and also completed the most dribbles(7) in the match.
The striker who made only his third league appearance and first start of the season today, also won more duels than any other player to excite the Rangers fans.
Despite being the least fans favourite at the start of this season and facing massive criticism from majority Rangers fans, the Chipolopolo forward was a darling of the crowd at the Ibrox today.
Multiple fans who criticized him took to social media to apologize and react to his performance for the Gers while calling on the coach to start him in the next match.
FANS REACTIONS VIA TWITTER:
“Apologies for ever slandering you mr sakala.”—@roofer1872
“Boy was right, dreams don’t die 🫡” —@garryboy11
“Potential was always there. Just needed a sense of control and more intelligence in his decisions. His pace and dribbling can be pretty frightening if he adds consistency he’ll be a nightmare for defences.” — @Gazrfc72
“His redemption is only just beginning”—@GamesMurray
“👍so happy for you you’re so positive and proud to play for RFC hope you get more time on the pitch, you have got the talent skill and personality to be a Rangers Legend
Keep believing”—@David10456
“He deserves to start on Wednesday and it’s a jail sentence if gio leaves him out.”—@Bailey28j_
WHAT IS NEXT FOR FASHION AT RANGERS?
After scoring 13 goals in 30 appearances across all competitions last season, Sakala will now look to score more goals this season.
The striker who despite having a frustrating start to the season as he was relegated to the bench by coach Giovanni Bronckhorst promised to double last season’s tally of goals this season for the Gers.
He has since been tipped to start Rangers’ Champions League return match against Liverpool next Wednesday as Giovanni has hinted the player deserves more game time after an impressive performance in his first start of the season.
