Manneh's team mates have a similar view on his progression. "He's very diligent and eager to learn," said Zlatko Junuzovic. "He listens and implements what's expected of him. He's a down-to-earth and positive person and always in a good mood. We are all really happy for him and he deserves to have scored this goal." Skipper Clemens Fritz is not all too surprised about Manneh's development: "His progression in the last two years is not a coincidence."
Manneh is a hard working striker, always willing to go the extra distance and never shies away from a challenge. His style of play is not exactly typical for a striker, but that's irrelevant as long as he keeps adding goals to his tally. "Last year I didn't score any goals as I was working on different aspects of my game. Now I need to work on improving my efficiency," knows Manneh. His manager Alexander Nouri will not allow him to become complacent. "Even after a game like today, my manager will come to me and say that I shouldn't be satisfied. It encourages me to keep going," revealed Manneh after the final whistle.
It's quite likely that Manneh was a bit sleep-deprived in the night from Saturday to Sunday, having just scored his first professional goal. "There are so many things running through my mind and I'm certainly going to need a while before I can fall asleep," said the match winner after the game. Perhaps he will be able to realise on Sunday morning what he achieved on Saturday in the Weser Stadion.