Mo Toure Nominated for Aussie Award
Mo Toure's blistering goal form for Norwich City has put him in the running to be crowned Australia's men's footballer of the year. The 22-year-old was on target again in the 3-1 Championship win at Sheffield United, bringing his tally for the Canaries to 18 goal contributions in 17 appearances since his mid-winter move from Denmark.
Impressive Year for Toure
Toure also led the line for the Socceroos at the start of their World Cup quest in the summer. His standout 12 months has earned him a spot on a six-player shortlist for an award previously won by the likes of Tim Cahill and Mile Jedinak. His childhood friend, Nestory Irankunda, is also in the running, along with Feyenoord's Jordan Bos and Benfica's Alessandro Circati. The winner is expected to be announced in the upcoming international window.
Clement and Phillips Weigh In
Club boss Philippe Clement wants to lower expectations around Toure's prolific goal-scoring impact. However, former golden boot winner Kevin Phillips believes he is key to the Canaries' promotion bid. Phillips stated, "He's a right handful. He's going to be crucial. If Norwich have any chance of getting to those play-offs, they need to keep him fit." He emphasized the need for other players to contribute goals as well.
Blades boss Chris Wilder ranked Toure, Andre Brooks, and Anthony Musaba as one of the best attacking trios in the Championship. Clement noted the importance of building connections among the offensive players, stating, "We cannot count on one striker, on one player to score the goals. We need them from everywhere." For more details, visit The Pink'un.