Zimbabwe international and former Orlando Pirates star Marshall Munetsi scored his first Premier League goal this weekend since joining Wolverhampton Wanderers in the past window.
The 28-year-old signed for Wolves from the French side Stade Reims last month, making a move on a deadline day.
He has made six appearances in all competitions – four in the Premier League and two in the Emirates FA Cup.
A crucial equaliser from the Zimbabwean midfielder marked the first Premier League goal by a player from his nation since Benjani Mwaruwari in 2011, earning valuable points for the Old Gold in their relegation fight.
It was a bit of a bittersweet moment for Munetsi, because he had to come off at half time with a little knock, so he couldn't help the team go for the win. But he says he'll definitely be ready for the big game against Southampton next week.
MUNETSI’S WORDS AFTER SCORING FIRST PREMIER LEAGUE GOAL
“I think it's something that we're pushing for. Obviously, we wanted the win today, but Everton has been a team that has been in form, but we really pushed until the last minute.
“Obviously, we couldn't get the three points, but it's not over yet. We have to go again against Southampton before the International break, so I think we just have to keep on pushing and working.”
“I think the coach demands us to play under pressure. Obviously, we don't want to concede early and wanted to be the ones to score first, but the coach demands a lot from us, and he has been pushing us to try and overcome all the difficulties. But I think we reacted well and scored before the half time.
“It feels good. It's been coming and I think in the last couple of games I had chances to score, but obviously in football you can never predict when you're going to score.
“But I think the coach and the players have always had that faith in me to keep on pushing and scoring. Benjani was a pivotal player for us in Zimbabwe and, historically, he paved the way for us Zimbabweans.”
Wolves are next in action against Southampton against Wolves on Saturday, 15 March at 5:00.
