Marshall University Athletics
Osmanu Honored Back-to-Back Weeks by Conference USA
10/14/2019 3:00:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Senior defender named Co-Defensive Player of the Week
IRVING, Texas – Marshall men's soccer senior defender Illal Osmanu was named Conference USA Co-Defensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday. The award makes it back-to-back weeks for Accra, Ghana, native.
Osmanu was honored with the weekly honor for the first time in his career just last week on Oct. 7.
"Illal continues to go from strength to strength this season," Herd head coach Chris Grassie said. "He deserves the recognition again, and is one of the top defenders in the country. Saturday's performance was masterful. He stifled every Charlotte attack he faced and had the composure to play out of pressure and build our possession. He's really coming into his own and has a bright future in the game at the next level."
Osmanu captained the defense through a third-straight shutout, this time on the road at No. 5 Charlotte. He played all 110 minutes as the two teams played to a 0-0 draw. The Herd outshot the 49ers 12-7 and 5-2 on goal, thanks to the play of the Marshall defense.
The senior back was outstanding in cutting off the Charlotte attackers. Osmanu used his strength, speed and ball-handling skills to get the ball back downfield and away from the Herd goal.
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Osmanu was honored with the weekly honor for the first time in his career just last week on Oct. 7.
"Illal continues to go from strength to strength this season," Herd head coach Chris Grassie said. "He deserves the recognition again, and is one of the top defenders in the country. Saturday's performance was masterful. He stifled every Charlotte attack he faced and had the composure to play out of pressure and build our possession. He's really coming into his own and has a bright future in the game at the next level."
Osmanu captained the defense through a third-straight shutout, this time on the road at No. 5 Charlotte. He played all 110 minutes as the two teams played to a 0-0 draw. The Herd outshot the 49ers 12-7 and 5-2 on goal, thanks to the play of the Marshall defense.
The senior back was outstanding in cutting off the Charlotte attackers. Osmanu used his strength, speed and ball-handling skills to get the ball back downfield and away from the Herd goal.
For all of the latest information on the Marshall men's soccer team, follow the Herd on Twitter @HerdMSoccer, Facebook at Marshall University Soccer and on www.herdzone.com.
To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules, and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS or Android!
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