‘I hope for more moments like that’: Joseph Opoku after debut Swansea goal

[p]The Ghanaian winger, who joined [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/swansea/K6xezbY7/"]Swansea[/a] from Belgian side Zulte Waregem this summer, produced a powerful finish to level the contest midway through the first half after [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/stoke-city/hSUajdSS/"]Stoke[/a] had taken an early lead through Eric Bocat.[/p][p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/opoku-joseph/tQQQ5ohm/"]Opoku[/a]’s goal capped an encouraging first appearance for his new club and helped set Swansea on their way to a memorable away victory.[/p][p]Adam Idah completed the comeback in the second half, tapping home shortly after being introduced as a substitute.[/p][embed guid="b30c2ed6-158e-4d1e-8ed5-d954bbd0634c" url="https://x.com/SwansOfficial/status/2088663635505598920?s=20" social-type="twitter" /][p]Reflecting on his debut, Opoku said he was delighted not only with his personal contribution but also with the result for the team.[/p][p][b]“I’m really happy with the win, and I’m happy for the team too. It was a great feeling.”[/b][/p][p]The 20-year-old revealed that he followed instructions from Swansea manager Vítor Matos when making his decisive run into the penalty area.[/p][p][b]“The manager always tells me to always arrive late into the box, and when that moment came I just didn’t think twice.”[/b][/p][p]For Opoku, the goal was a special way to begin his Swansea career, and he is already hoping to experience more occasions like it.[/p][p][b]“I really enjoyed it, and I hope for more moments like that.”[/b][/p][p]The victory was significant for Swansea, who secured their first opening-day league win since 2020. It was also only their third league victory away to Stoke this century.[/p][p]Opoku was full of praise for the travelling supporters and their contribution to the comeback.[/p][embed guid="b3352163-461d-4d45-a259-cfb9324fcde2" url="https://x.com/SwansOfficial/status/2088655837422031332?s=20" social-type="twitter" /][p][b]“The fans are just amazing fans, especially travelling all this way on the opening day to watch us. I’m really happy for them, and I really enjoyed the atmosphere.”[/b][/p][p]The winger also stressed the unity within the Swansea squad, insisting that the team will continue to fight together as the season progresses.[/p][p][b]“We are really looking forward to next week now and hopefully we can go and win again.”[/b][/p][p]With his debut goal already under his belt, Opoku will now be looking to build on a promising start as Swansea prepare to host Sheffield United next in the Championship.[/p][image alt="Owuraku Ampofo" id="345f5fd0-6a26-4f45-8078-6462582c5da7" credit-line="Flashscore" guid="0cf868d6-8c8a-4fcd-bc94-7b18518428f1" original-width="1200" original-height="381" /]