"Nestory Irankunda netted twice amid a four-goal, 17-minute explosion that saw his side run out 5-1 victors over Curacao, marking his first goal with a Jackson-inspired celebration."
""He's my mate," Irankunda said of his mysterious assistant. "He messaged me on Instagram asking me if I wanted to do something with Michael Jackson. I said yeah, for sure, because he knows I'm a huge fan of Michael Jackson and his music.""
"Together with Jordan Bos and Riley McGree, who came on alongside the 20-year-old attacker in the 66th minute, Irankunda played an integral role in helping the Socceroos use a devastating final 20 minutes."
"Though placed in the ascendancy by Awer Mabil's first-half strike, the Australians had hardly created many looks on goal against Curacao."
Nestory Irankunda, a fan of Michael Jackson, scored two goals in a 5-1 win against Curacao, celebrating with a Jackson-inspired dance. His performance was crucial in a late-game surge that transformed the match narrative. This game marked the Socceroos' last home fixture before the FIFA World Cup and the final opportunity for coach Tony Popovic to finalize the squad. Despite a lackluster start, the team found momentum in the final minutes, showcasing their potential ahead of the tournament.
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