‘Happy’ Nigerian forward Rafiu Durosinmi returns from injury layoff with a bang: ‘It wasn’t easy’

Rafiu Durosinmi

After a long and frustrating knee injury that sidelined him for months, Rafiu Durosinmi is finally back, and he made his return in style.

Rafiu Durosinmi makes return from knee injury

The Nigerian wonderkid, who once shared the pitch with Tolu Arokodare at club level and academy level, played his first minutes over the weekend, Footballrover reports.

The FC Viktoria Plzen forward wasted no time in showing off the potential he’s well known for, scoring in his first appearance since last October.

But how did he fare in his first match back?

Rafiu Durosinmi returns from injury

Rafiu Durosinmi returns from injury to steal the show

The 22-year-old Nigerian forward has been in brilliant form for Viktoria Plzen, impressing scouts from top European leagues before his injury.

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With an outstanding record of 6 goals and 5 assists in just 11 league matches, Durosinmi was on fire before the injury forced him off the pitch.

Rafiu Durosinmi in action after his return from knee Injury

Now, after months of rehabilitation, the pacey and powerful forward made his long-awaited return, starting for the B-team of the Czech First League side against Baník Most-Souš.

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Rafiu Durosinmi’s composed return seals Viktoria’s win

The match didn’t offer much in the opening moments, as both teams engaged in a tactical battle.

But in the 35th minute, Durosinmi was called upon to take a penalty, a responsibility he embraced with calm confidence.

'Happy' Nigerian forward Rafiu Durosinmi returns from injury layoff with a bang: 'It wasn’t easy'

He slotted the ball past the goalkeeper, putting Viktoria Plzen ahead. The second half saw another goal from Daniel Suchý, securing a 2-0 victory for Viktoria’s reserves.

“I’m happy to finally be back. It wasn’t easy, and I would like to thank everyone who supported me. I felt really good during the match, and I even managed to score a goal. It’s a great feeling,” Durosinmi said after the match.

With his injury behind him, Rafiu Durosinmi’s return could be the start of an exciting chapter for both him and Viktoria Plzen.

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