Nigerian striker Muhamed Tijani no waste time show wetin e fit do for Újpest FC as e provide im first goal contribution for the club on top im official debut, help dem complete sweet 4-2 comeback victory against Debrecen for Hungarian NB I.
The former Flying Eagles striker enter from bench come give the match-winning assist deep into stoppage time, crown one unforgettable first league appearance and give Újpest big confidence after dem lose their opening league game, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Muhamed Tijani Debut Assist Help Újpest Complete Big Comeback
After dem lose narrowly to Nyíregyháza Spartacus FC for their first match of the season, Újpest need better response. Dem eventually get am in dramatic style, and Muhamed Tijani make sure say e play important role.
Na Debrecen score first for the 11th minute through Ákos Szendrei, as the goal quiet the home fans for Szusza Ferenc Stadion.
But Újpest no allow the goal shake dem.
Etienne Amenyido equalise midway into the first half after Gleofilo Vlijter set am up, before Krisztofer Horváth complete the comeback just before halftime after Amenyido provide another assist to give the home side 2-1 lead.
Just one minute after the hour mark, Horváth score again from another Amenyido assist to make am 3-1.
With 20 minutes left to play, coach bring Tijani enter for the 70th minute to replace Amenyido as the Nigerian dey find im first meaningful contribution for the club.
Tijani First Assist Sweet Újpest Fans Well Well
The Nigerian striker no take long before e leave im mark.
Debrecen come make the game tense again when veteran Balázs Dzsudzsák score for the 89th minute to reduce the score to 3-2 and give the visitors fresh hope.
But na Tijani provide the final blow when e matter pass.
The 26-year-old jump well head one cross go meet substitute Aljoša Matko wey dey free for edge of the box.
Matko no waste time as e fire first-time shot enter the bottom corner to seal the dramatic 4-2 victory and hand Tijani im first assist of the season.
Na quality centre-forward play wey show exactly why Újpest rush sign the Nigerian permanently this summer after the impressive spell wey e get for Hungary last season.
Even though Tijani play only 25 minutes, e make every minute count as e show sharp awareness, strong aerial ability and unselfish decision-making when the team need am pass.
“I for no fit ask for better debut. Win for home and assist to help the team. I grateful for the warm welcome. Make we continue. I dey look forward to wetin dey come next,” Tijani talk after the match.
After opening im Újpest account with an assist, the Nigerian striker go now dey push for im first starting shirt as e dey hope build on top this encouraging debut and become one of the key players for the club attack this season.
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Last Updated on August 3, 2026 7:20 pm by Hitvibz Media
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