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Liverpool's Best Kept Secret Is Now Talk of the Football World After Wayne Rooney Moment - Liverpool Echo

At 16 years and 361 days, Rio Ngumoha became Liverpool's youngest goalscorer, securing a 3-2 win against 10-man Newcastle with a 100th-minute goal, preserving Liverpool's perfect season start.

  • Liverpool secured a 3-2 victory over Newcastle at St James' Park on Monday night with 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha scoring a 100th-minute winner.
  • Liverpool manager Arne Slot introduced Ngumoha late in the match, taking a risk based on his confidence and technical skill compared to players his age.
  • Ngumoha calmly finished a chance created by teammate Dominik Szoboszlai's dummy, securing Liverpool’s comeback after Newcastle fought back to level at 2-2 despite being down to ten men.
  • Slot and captain Virgin van Dijk both called it "a dream debut for him," praising Ngumoha as an "amazing finisher for his age" who showed composure under pressure.
  • Ngumoha’s performance reinforces Liverpool’s faith in his potential, with him set to sign his first professional contract soon and already making history as one of the Premier League’s youngest scorers.
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At the age of 16 Rio Ngumoha shoots Liverpool for victory. And the question arises whether the club has to spend more than 100 million euros on a new striker.

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While record purchases by Florian Wirtz still alienate his new sporting home, a 16-year-old in Liverpool creates great enthusiasm. Rio Ngumoha saves the Reds in Newcastle. He could be the answer to a question that has occupied the club all summer.

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Le Figaro broke the news in Paris, France on Monday, August 25, 2025.
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