EPL: Liverpool hero, Rio Ngumoha eligible to play for Nigeria
Liverpool forward, Rio Chima Ngumoha, is eligible to represent Nigeria.
Ngumoha wrote his name into the Premier League champions’ history books with a sensational 100th-minute winner against Newcastle United on Monday.
The 16-year-old came off the bench in the 94th minute with the scoreline at 2-2, to curl in a late winner for the Reds.
Ryan Gravenberch’s low drive gave Liverpool the lead against the run of play, before Anthony Gordon was sent off for a tackle on Virgil van Dijk.
At the start of the second half, Hugo Ekitike doubled their advantage, making it two goals in as many games for Arne Slot’s men.
Bruno Guimarães pulled one back with a powerful header, before substitute William Osula equalized in the 88th minute.
With barely a minute left on the clock, Dominik Szoboszlai stepped over a cross for Ngumoha to sweep the ball home.
The goal made the teenager Liverpool’s youngest ever Premier League goalscorer.
Born in England to Nigerian parents, Ngumoha has already represented England at youth level but remains eligible for Nigeria.
EPL: Liverpool hero, Rio Ngumoha eligible to play for Nigeria
