It was a memorable day in the Latvia Virsliga for Oloko Ede Joseph as the Nigerian forward netted his first goal for FK Liepaja, sealing a 2-1 home victory over RFS at the Daugava Stadium.

The 24-year-old forward played for 89 minutes and took five shots on goal, with his breakthrough moment coming just two minutes into the second half, Footballrover reports.

It was a crucial strike—Oloko Ede’s first goal for FK Liepaja in four appearances—and it arrived just when his team needed it most.

Oloko strikes early in second half to secure win

The match began with high intensity, and FK Liepaja took the lead in the 16th minute through Bruno Melnis.

However, RFS responded quickly as Mor Talla equalised in the 24th minute, setting up a tightly contested first half that ended 1-1.

With the game finely balanced, Oloko Ede stepped up early in the second half, calmly converting a chance to restore his side’s lead.

His well-timed finish proved decisive, as FK Liepaja held on for all three points. The Nigerian was later substituted for Tresor Samba in the 89th minute to a warm reception from the home crowd.

First goal for FK Liepaja marks turning point for Ede and his club

This win was especially significant for FK Liepaja, who were coming off a two-match slump that included a draw and a loss.

Thanks to Ede’s first goal contribution, they bounced back to winning ways and now sit 5th on the Latvia Virsliga table with 18 points from 13 games—still 12 points behind league leaders Riga FC.

Next up, Oloko Ede and his teammates will face the table-toppers in a high-stakes clash that could define their season.

With confidence riding high after his match-winning performance, the Nigerian star will surely be hoping to deliver once again.

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Last Updated on May 16, 2025 11:07 am by Sir Kris