Who is Liverpool match-winner Rio Ngumoha?
Summary
Sixteen-year-old Rio Ngumoha scored a late winning goal for Liverpool in their 3-2 Premier League victory over Newcastle, becoming the youngest goalscorer in Liverpool's history. Ngumoha's goal came during his debut in the league, highlighting his rise after moving from Chelsea's youth setup last summer.Key Facts
- Rio Ngumoha is 16 years old and scored the winning goal for Liverpool against Newcastle.
- He is the youngest player to score for Liverpool in a Premier League game.
- Ngumoha moved to Liverpool from Chelsea's youth academy last summer.
- He became the fourth youngest scorer in Premier League history.
- Ngumoha scored in the 100th minute of the match with an assist from Mohamed Salah.
- Wayne Rooney is the only other 16-year-old to score a winning goal in a Premier League match.
- Ngumoha impressed during pre-season games, scoring and assisting in matches against top teams.
- He was previously the youngest player to start a match for Liverpool in the FA Cup at 16 years and 135 days old.
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