Lyle Foster: Bafana Star Reacts After Scoring Against Manchester United in EPL

• Lyle Foster had a blistering performance against Manchester United in the English Premier League this weekend
• The Bafana Bafana star scored one of the Burnley's two goals against the Red Devils at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon
• The former Orlando Pirates striker also reacted to the outcome of the match after having one of the his goals disallowed by VAR

Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster has shared his thoughts after scoring in Burnley's 3-2 loss against Manchester United in the English Premier League at Old Trafford on Saturday, September 30, 2025.

The South African international struck the equaliser in the 55th minute to level the score at 1-1, but was unlucky to have a second goal ruled out by VAR, as his side eventually fell 3-2. It was his first goal in the EPL for Burnley this season, and he hopes to score more as the Clarets aim to stay in the Premier League.

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The 24-year-old's performance earned him a place in Hugo Broos' 23-man squad for the Bafana Bafana World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria.

Foster reacts after scoring against Man Utd

During an interview with Burnley's media team, Foster expressed his disappointment despite finding the back of the net.

The former Orlando Pirates striker believes Burnley deserved a point from the game due to their performance at Old Trafford.

“It’s disappointing. I think we played really well, and for the game to end the way it did, it just breaks our hearts,” he told the club’s media.

“We definitely deserved something from the match, and the way it ended felt a bit unfair. But it is what it is. It’s unfortunate, but we can hold our heads high. We played well and there’s a lot to be proud of going forward.”

Foster's reaction video went viral on social media, gathering comments from fans.

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Reactions as Foster speaks after scoring against Man Utd

BeeReignBeau said:

"Lyle, you hold that head high you have been like a new signing this season. Just proving the doubters completely wrong. Immense yesterday and you were robbed keep going for us 💙"

cr07der wrote:

"Played well today in the second half and deserved a point. VAR robbed you of a goal."

Joseph Amofa Qweequ shared:

"That was an amateur footballing decision from Anthony there.. Like did he saw where he was staying before doing what he did? Huh? 🤔"

Rupert Booth reacted:

"You played with heart passion and skill Lyle head up pal you’ve nothing to be down about on to the next game UTC 💜💙👍🏻."

Micah Da Music commented:

"Give him a captain armband already, he is finishing this season on double digits 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦😭… “Lyle Foster Ke Star” , Next time write “Lyle Foster Ke Star” @BurnleyOfficial."

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Bob added:

"Man United needed a dubious penalty to get the 3 points but my homeboy scored and joins Quinton Fortune, Benni McCarthy and Steven Pienaar as the only SA players to score a goal at Old Trafford. A win is a win."

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The South African international helped his new team win their opening fixture against Al Kholood.

Source: Briefly News