# Haaland's shirt gift

> Wales defender Ben Cabango got Erling Haaland's shirt after beating Norway.
- Title: Haaland's shirt gift · BBC Sport | Shortify
- Summary: Wales defender Ben Cabango got Erling Haaland's shirt after beating Norway. Wales defender Ben Cabango received Erling Haaland's shirt following Wales' 2-1…
- Keywords: ben cabango, erling haaland, wales, norway, nations league, swansea city, manchester city, craig bellamy, sports, Haaland's, shirt, gift
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/cvlylyy5wnero
- Published: 2026-10-02T11:09:07.638+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ben cabango, erling haaland, wales, norway, nations league, swansea city, manchester city, craig bellamy, sports
## Wales beat Norway
Wales defeated Norway 2-1 in the Nations League with Ben Cabango keeping Erling Haaland quiet.
## Cabango asked for Haaland's shirt
Cabango said he grabbed Haaland's shirt after the game but Haaland didn't take his.

> I did grab it after the game. He was just there, so I thought, 'Why not?' He just gave me the shirt... but he didn't take mine.
## Cabango's first Nations League win
Cabango earned his 18th senior cap in Wales' first ever Nations League A win.
## Cabango's game reflection
Cabango said playing against Ronaldo and Haaland was surreal but he learned to stay concentrated.

> It is surreal to play against Ronaldo and Haaland in the same camp... You've got to be concentrated throughout the game and you can't switch off at any moment.
## Bellamy praised Cabango
Head coach Craig Bellamy called Cabango and Ben Davies exceptional in subduing Haaland and Norway's forwards.

> They were brilliant, really, really good... It's easier said than done but that's why we were constantly pushing.
## Key takeaway

Wales defender Ben Cabango received Erling Haaland's shirt following Wales' 2-1 Nations League win over Norway.