Dunfermline manager Stevie Crawford has praised Jonathan Afolabi’s impact since joining the Pars on loan from the Scottish Champions.
The Irishman scored his second goal in five appearances at the weekend and Crawford believes the 20-year-old can fill-in for the injured Kevin Nisbett as Dunfermline look to push towards the play-off places, as reported by the club’s official website.
“Jonathan will still be searching for match fitness, he came in, we had a couple of games and then we had a two or three week break.
“He now finds himself leading the line.
“He uses his body well, he brings players into the game and he has managed to score two goals, so long may that continue.
“I can remember what it was like for myself being 17, 18, 19 years of age.
“You are ready and waiting to get in there and take that opportunity.
Afolabi joined Celtic from Southampton in the summer but failed to make an impression with the first team meaning he is yet to make his debut so made the switch to Fife in an attempt to get some first team experience.
Afolabi was booked for ‘excessive celebrating’ when he scored a goal versus Dundee United and will be hoping to build upon a positive impression with the Championship side.
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