By Muzammil Dalhatu Yola
Nigerian winger Ibrahim Sa'id has been named the Lime G4 Claims Player of the Month for October at Motherwell, after a month where he carried the Steelmen on his shoulders with pace, power and moments of pure magic.
The award, sponsored by Lime G4 Claims and voted for by the Motherwell supporters, is the first Player of the Month award Said has won since his arrival at Fir Park in 2025, and it could not have come at a better time for the club.
THE MONTH THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING
October was the month Sa'id went from a promising winger to Motherwell's main man.
He was a constant threat in the middle of the pitch, using his pace, strength and trickery to create chances, beat defenders and drag his team forward in every game.
The standout moment came on Wednesday, 28th October 2026 at McDiarmid Park against St Johnstone.
With Motherwell trailing 1-0 and on a six-match losing run, Said took the game by himself. After already forcing two good saves from goalkeeper Toby Steward, with the second pushed onto the post, he turned, held off a challenge, waltzed past two St Johnstone players and fired high into the net in the 34th minute to level the scores.
Motherwell went on to lead 2-1 through Tawanda Maswanhise in the 54th minute, before Josh Campbell snatched a 90+3 equaliser for St Johnstone to make it 2-2. But it was Said's virtuoso goal that ended the losing run and gave the Steelmen belief again.
IBRAHIM SA'ID - OCTOBER IN NUMBERS
Stat October Performance
Goals in October 2
Total Goals This Season 4
Key Goal Solo goal vs St Johnstone, 34th minute
Shots on Target vs St Johnstone 3, including one off the post
FotMob Rating vs St Johnstone 8.0 - Man of the Match performance
Position Right Winger / Forward
His four goals this season have made him one of Motherwell's top scorers, and his October form saw him finish as the club's most dangerous attacker.
WHAT SA'ID SAID AFTER WINNING THE AWARD
Reacting to the award, a delighted Said thanked the fans and his teammates for the honour:
"I am very happy to win this award. I want to thank the fans for voting for me, my teammates and the coaches for believing in me. Since I came to Motherwell in 2025, I have been working hard to improve every day. This is my first Player of the Month award here, and it means a lot to me. I want to keep scoring, keep creating chances and keep helping the team win. This is just the beginning."
Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson also praised the Nigerian star for his work rate and his ability to change a game on his own.
A NIGERIAN STAR ON THE RISE
Ibrahim Muhammad Said, born on 14th June 2002, is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Scottish Premiership club Motherwell.
Since joining from Danish side Viborg in 2025, he has grown into a fan favourite at Fir Park, known for his direct running, dribbling and fearless attitude against any defender.
His October award is not just a personal achievement, it is another proud moment for Nigerian football, as another homegrown talent continues to shine in Europe.
With confidence at an all-time high and four goals already this season, Ibrahim Said is proving that he is not just a winger, he is a game-changer.
Congratulations, Ibrahim Said. Nigeria is proud of you.
Comments
Post a Comment