A Ghanaian footballer capped a man-of-the-match display by scoring the most embarrassing of own goals as he accidentally thanked his wife AND his girlfriend during a live interview.

Mohammed Anas was taking the plaudits off the fans and broadcasters after his brace helped Free State Stars earn a point away to Ajax Cape Town, but the star of the show may have explaining to do when he gets home.

In a brief interview after the match, Anas got carried away with his acceptance speech, as he listed off both his wife and his girlfriend in a cringe-worthy moment that perhaps should be put down to nerves.

Free State Stars striker Mohammed Anas has become an overnight sensation for his error

Anas comically thanked his wife and his girlfriend during a live interview after scoring a brace

'And I appreciate my fans also, my wife and my girlfriend... yeah my wife. Sorry for saying that! I'm so sorry... I love you so much with all my heart!

You must keep supporting me, thanks for coming, and there is more to come,' he said before the embarrassing interview came to an end.

The confused Anas, who plays in the South African Premier League, certainly avoided the trite responses players often give immediately after finishing a game, but the striker was extremely apologetic towards his wife after his glaring gaffe.

Anas plays in the South African Premier League after was the star of the show this weekend

The Ghanaian striker made the gaffe after his two goals moved Free State Stars up to 12th

Anas might well be in trouble with his wife after this man of the match interview

While such a slip of the tongue can be expected from a player not using his native language to give interviews, Twitter was unsurprisingly merciless with Anas' error going viral on Saturday.

One user wrote: 'Two goals, two girls. Mohammed Anas' while another gave him a 'vote of confidence to lead South African men'.

Free State Stars took the lead against the run of play in the 18th minute when Anas fired an unstoppable shot which beat Ajax goalkeeper Jody February.

After Rodrick Kabwe and Mark Mayambela netted for Ajax Cape Town, it was Anas who tapped in the equaliser to move them up to 13th in the table, wile Ajax Cape Town remain 12th.