Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has spoken about the achievement of Sebastien Haller over the weekend.

Ten Hag, a former Ajax manager, spoke about his ex-player scoring the winning goal in the African Cup of Nations final.

Haller, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer, is fully recovered and back to his best.

"I had direct contact with Seb on Sunday night after the final," Ten Hag told reporters.

"There has also been frequent contact during his period of illness. I tried to support him as much as possible.

“Of course, he had only been away from Ajax for a fortnight when the illness was diagnosed. For me too, that was a huge blow."

He continued: "A sportsman in the prime of his life with a young family of three children and then such an illness.

“The way he dealt with it deserves great respect. He did not flee in anger but accepted it immediately and took everything he could to improve his chances of recovery and be resilient.

"He has fought his way back tremendously and then it is great that this is now followed by such a well-deserved sporting highlight."

Ten Hag added: "This highlight is so much to Seb's credit after everything he has been through. His story is of course super emotional. From a sporting point of view, it was difficult for him. Last year he missed the title with Borussia Dortmund and missed a penalty in the decisive match.

"That he then is now an African champion is great. Seb is a fantastic personality, a real team player. That attitude doesn't suit a striker, but that's how he always sets himself up. He is modest and humble, just a great player to have in your squad."

"And he radiates calmness and tranquility. You can see that in his game. He is imperturbable and therefore able to score such a decisive goal at such an important moment in difficult circumstances."