Hero of the win over Sport, Kadir celebrates his first goals for Botafogo | OneFootball

Botafogo secured a hard-fought victory over Sport on Tuesday night at Nilton Santos, in the Brazilian Championship. Coming from behind to win 3-2, the Alvinegro avoided a slip-up against the already relegated and bottom team of the competition.

Sport surprised by taking a 2-0 lead in the first half. Botafogo reduced the deficit before the end of the first half. In the second half, with the young Kadir, a Panamanian just 18 years old, replacing Chris Ramos, the Carioca team scored two more goals and turned the score around. The winning goal came only at the 49th minute.

Scoring his first goals for Botafogo's professional team, Kadir couldn't hide his emotion: he was in tears after the first and exploded with joy after the second, taking off his shirt.

“It was very emotional. I always dreamed of this moment here, giving the victory to Botafogo and helping the team at every moment,” said the player, in Portuguese, in an interview as he left the field.

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Kadir revealed his inspiration in striker Igor Jesus, one of the protagonists of Botafogo's Brazilian and Libertadores victories in 2024.

“I remembered Igor Jesus. I learned a lot from watching him play. Before the game, I always watch one of his plays. He is a huge reference for me. Even though he left Botafogo, I always follow him,” he revealed.

“I'm grateful to the under-20 coach, to coach Ancelotti, who always gives opportunities and talks to me if I'm doing well, to God, and to my family in Panama,” he concluded.

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