Watch Garang Kuol’s wonder-goal as Newcastle United youngster shines again

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Garang Kuol is playing the best football of his young Newcastle United career.

The Aussie attacker was in danger of becoming Newcastle United’s forgotten man, after being signed by Dan Ashworth in January 2023.

Disastrous loan spells at Hearts and FC Volendam threatened to derail his development, but Garang Kuol is finally showing signs of promise.

To the surprise of many, he was not loaned out by the Magpies during the January transfer window. Kuol remained on Tyneside, where he has become a regular for the Newcastle United Under-21s.

Manager Diarmuid O’Carroll recently praised Kuol, insisting that the 20-year-old can go on to play at a very high level.

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Garang Kuol scores incredible Newcastle United Under-21s goal

Whether or not he eventually plays for the Newcastle United first-team remains to be seen, but Kuol is certainly turning heads with his performances at youth level.

The Newcastle United Under-21s were in action on Tuesday night, losing on penalties to Altrincham in the National League Cup quarter-final after drawing 3-3 in 90 minutes.

While it was a disappointing night for the Toon youngsters, Kuol certainly had an evening to remember.

He scored a brace, and his first goal was an absolute screamer from distance. Kuol rifled an effort from long range with his right foot into the top right corner.

The incredible strike has been shared on X by Newcastle United content assistant Luke Vinton, as seen below.

Garang Kuol’s recent record for Newcastle United

In his last seven competitive matches, Kuol has scored five goals for Newcastle United.

He really is starting to thrive at youth level, which is encouraging for a player whose stock has dropped ever since leaving Central Coast Mariners to sign for the Magpies.

There was so much hype when Newcastle United bought Kuol. It felt like a masterstroke from Dan Ashworth – the type of signing that Paul Mitchell wants to complete more regularly now that he is the sporting director at St James’ Park.

Since his arrival, various factors have gone against Kuol. His failed loan spells were not really his fault, while injuries stopped him from securing a third temporary exit.

But now Kuol is playing regularly for the Magpies’ Under-21s and is starting to reap the rewards. Long may it continue.