The Ivory Coast international has scored 12 times for the Black Cats so far and told us recently he was not giving up hope of helping Tony Mowbray's men achieve promotion. That looked a long shot at the time but the Wearsiders are currently in a play-off spot with two games to go, following a fine win at West Brom, and then subsequent defeats elsewhere for Blackburn Rovers and the Baggies.
After losing out to Bristol City playmaker Alex Scott for the overall EFL Championship Young Player award at the weekend, the 20-year-old's efforts in the red-and-white shirt were recognised by the supporters at an event on Wednesday.