Rafiu Durosinmi is on a scoring spree that continues to capture attention across Europe.

The Nigerian forward, a rising Super Eagles prospect, once again showcased his finishing brilliance for Viktoria Plzen during their Europa League opener against Ferencvaros on Thursday night.

Rafiu Durosinmi fires Plzen ahead in a stunning Europa League opener

The Groupama Aréna witnessed an early flash of magic as Durosinmi opened the scoring in the 16th minute.

Breaking through a disorganised Ferencváros defence, he unleashed a powerful strike from the edge of the 18-yard box, leaving the goalkeeper rooted and the Plzeň fans roaring.

It was a signature moment of skill and composure from a forward in scintillating form.

Durosinmi’s strike added to an already impressive season tally, taking him to seven goals in 15 appearances across all competitions.

His exploits this early season include two goals in the Champions League qualifiers, one in the Czech Cup, and three in the Czech Liga.

Not content with just scoring, Durosinmi also led the match in dribbles before he was substituted in the 86th minute for Adrian Zeljkovic.

Plzen fail to hold lead as Ferencváros fight back

The match seemed to tilt decisively in Plzen’s favour when Ferencváros was reduced to ten men in the 38th minute after Cebrails Makreckis received a second yellow card for a desperate tackle on Durosinmi.

Despite the numerical advantage, Plzen struggled to maintain control, leaving room for the visitors to capitalise.

Ferencváros’ resilience paid off in the 94th minute when Aleksandar Pešić slotted home an equaliser, leaving Plzen’s supporters stunned.

For Durosinmi, it was a bittersweet moment—another goal added to his season stats, but a hard-fought win slipped from his team’s grasp.

With this 1-1 draw, Viktoria Plzen failed to bounce back after a narrow 2-1 defeat to Sparta Prague in their previous league outing.

The result highlights the team’s ongoing struggle to convert early dominance into victories.

Looking ahead, Durosinmi and his teammates will turn their attention to the Czech 1. Liga clash against FC Zlin on Sunday, hoping to build momentum for more success.

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Last Updated on September 25, 2025 10:56 pm by footballrover