Most Sunderland fans very excited about Benjamin Kimpioka after last night

Sunderland’s EFL Trophy win over Notts County last night threw up plenty of positives for manager Jack Ross. Bali Mumba was incredible, again highlighting talent way beyond his 17-year-old status. Duncan Watmore also made a long-awaited return, causing the first goal. Jack Bainbridge looked assured at the back whilst it was good to see Jerome Sinclair find the net form the penalty spot.

That penalty, however, was earned by the pace and hard-work of Swedish youngster Benji Kimpioka.

Signed from IFK Sirius in April 2016 the Swedish attacker has swiftly become one of Sunderland’s top talents. He had an impressive pre-season and in the summer Arsenal were keen on bringing him to North London.

HARTLEPOOL, ENGLAND – JULY 14: Sunderland goal scorer Benjamin Kimpioka during a Pre-Season friendly match between Hartlepool United and Sunderland AFC at Victoria Park on July 14, 2018 in Hartlepool, England. (Photo by Ian Horrocks/Sunderland AFC via Getty Images)

After this display, fans will be pleased that was the case.

Strong, fast and skilful he looks a real handful for defenders at this level. He recently had an excellent international break with Sweden and looks to be a player on the verge of a breakout at Sunderland.

Kimpioka has featured just once in League One this season, coming on in the final minute of a 2-2 draw with Peterborough United last month.

Most fans now think he is ready for more League One action…

He’s got to be pushing for a chance
If Sinclair doesn’t look like a player Kimpioka just looks the read deal from the off.
The link up between him and Mumba was a joy to watch.
— It’s Just Lee (@LMc10_SAFC) December 5, 2018

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Kimpioka looked frightening
— Kev Taylor (@SuperkevFTM) December 5, 2018

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Last night’s positives
– watmore returns
– kimpioka livewire
– Bainbridge composed
– Ruiter top class save
Negatives
– Oviedo not arsed
– Sinclair will never be a player
– McGeoch was out played by Sexy Davie Vaughan
– Ozturk should work in a barbers#SAFC #CheckatradeTrophy
— Jack (@JackSmithSAFC) December 5, 2018

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Loved it when Kimpioka entered the fray today. His style is so immature and erratic, it causes opposition defences all sorts of problems. #SAFC
— James Copley (@JamesCopley73) December 5, 2018

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Enjoyed the checkatrade game tonight. Great to see Duncan back. He will offer the team so much when fully fit. Mumba is a class act and Kimpioka is very exciting to watch. #safc.
— David Place (@samsonplace) December 4, 2018

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Kimpioka reminds me of Watmore four/five years ago. Work on his passing and composure and he’ll be some talent IMO. #safc
— Jack Waldron (@waldron1994) December 4, 2018

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Just me and the four year old tonight. She was losing interest until Kimpioka’s little cameo #SAFC pic.twitter.com/25nfO4q1kI
— Stephen Goldsmith (@goldys_logic) December 4, 2018

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Would like to see Kimpioka get some league action. More than capable to play at that level. Looks a great prospect. #safc
— PeteWhalen? (@peterjames73) December 4, 2018

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Hmmm, kimpioka should certainly be ahead of Sinclair in the team. He was on fire when he came off the bench! Bright future ahead of him and mumba certainly! #safc
— Championship Bound (@Mr_Will_C) December 4, 2018

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Kimpioka deserves his chance in the first team #SAFC
— Col (@ColArmstrong) December 4, 2018

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Any opposition defenders when Kimpioka is running at them. #SAFC pic.twitter.com/gaupDXqAwc
— SunderLAD (@LadSunder) December 4, 2018

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Kimpioka looking like a real raw talent tonight. Interesting see if he can get much first team action, likely off the bench, as the season goes on.
— ALS: SAFC FANZINE (@ALS_Fanzine) December 4, 2018

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Benji Kimpioka has been outstanding since he came on #safc
— Neil (@neilparkinson74) December 4, 2018

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Most Sunderland fans very excited about Benjamin Kimpioka after last night