By Oluwadamilola Olaleye
Viktoria Plzeň booked their place in the MOL Cup quarter-finals following a commanding 2-0 win over Nové Sady in Olomouc, with Nigerian forward Rafiu Durosinmi playing a pivotal role.
The West Bohemian side displayed composure and efficiency, with Durosinmi opening the scoring in the 74th minute.
Rising highest to meet a well-placed cross, the 21-year-old delivered a precise header past the goalkeeper, securing a crucial advantage for his team.
Midfielder Lukáš Červ later added a second to seal the victory and Plzeň’s progress in the domestic cup.
Durosinmi had earlier been involved in a tough aerial duel, leaving him briefly shaken.
Head coach Martin Hyský substituted the striker as a precaution, but reports indicate the injury is minor, and Durosinmi is expected to be fit for Plzeň’s upcoming fixtures.
The Nigerian forward continues to impress with his consistent performances and growing influence in attack, further strengthening his prospects for a potential call-up to the Super Eagles.
With his contract entering its final phase, Durosinmi’s form has also drawn attention from clubs abroad, highlighting his key role in Viktoria Plzeň’s pursuit of silverware this season.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
