“Wolves Wonderkid Sends Powerful Message to Vitor Pereira with Stunning 90th-Minute Equalizer on International Duty
The international break has been a productive one for Wolves players, especially in terms of goalscoring for their respective countries.
Last week, the likes of Marshall Munetsi, Hwang Hee-chan, and Matt Doherty all found the net for their nations.
Then, last night, Matheus Cunha made headlines by scoring his first-ever goal for Brazil in their 4-2 loss to Argentina. It was a proud moment for Cunha, who had also featured in Brazil’s victory over Colombia the previous week.
But Cunha wasn’t the only Wolves player to score. One of the club’s young talents also made an impact on the international stage.
Tawanda Chirewa Scores Late Equalizer for Zimbabwe Against Nigeria
Zimbabwe took on Nigeria in their latest World Cup qualifier, though their campaign has been tough, with the Warriors sitting at the bottom of their group without a win.
The match ended in a 1-1 draw, but from a Wolves perspective, there was a bright spot: Tawanda Chirewa scored his first-ever international goal.
The 19-year-old made his mark in injury time, making a brilliant run into the box from the left wing. After a deft first touch to control the ball, he calmly slotted it into the far corner, silencing the home crowd.
It was a crucial moment for Chirewa, whose goal ensured the points were shared, preventing Nigeria from climbing to second place in their group.
Wolves Youngster Making Strides
It was a proud moment for Chirewa, who only made his Zimbabwe debut last summer.
This goal, his second for his country, came after his first in a friendly against South Africa. It could be a statement to Wolves manager Vitor Pereira as Chirewa continues to develop.
A Defining Few Months Ahead for Chirewa
Chirewa has had a mixed season. After joining Derby County on loan, he later moved to Huddersfield Town in League One.
His campaign was marred by a serious thigh injury that kept him out for much of the season, limiting his appearances to just six at Derby before his move to Huddersfield.
The injury also kept him out of the last three Zimbabwe squads, making this goal all the more significant.
With the season winding down, Chirewa will be eager to impress in the final months, hoping to catch the attention of Pereira as he looks to make an impact at Molineux next season.
Although it seems unlikely he’ll be a regular starter given his injury struggles this year, the goal against Nigeria could be a crucial step in his development.
