Speaking to the official site Sakho said: “I’m happy for the team to win the game, and it’s a very important moment for all the players to win before the international break.”
He was pleased that he could also deliver on a promise to masseur Will Storey, (right) who leaves the club this week after nearly ten years at the club.
Sakho said: “I worked with Will Storey for three years and he has looked after me with the massages. I’m sad that he is leaving the club, but happy that I scored the goal for him.
“He does everything for me – stretching, massage – and every day when I come in he gives me a smile.
“If I could I would keep him at the Club for a lot of years and I want to thank him for all the support and help he has given me.
“Before I went on I told him I would score for him. I did, so I’m happy!”
Now he’s off to join Senegal and said: “The national team need my help, and I’m looking forward to showing the fans that I’m here and hopefully I can score one or two goals for them.
“I hope to score more goals for West Ham when I’m back as well!”