Nigerian forward Soliu Afolabi na im carry all the spotlight as e score the winning goal wey help Slovan Liberec beat Viktoria Plzeň 3-1 for their first match of the 2026/27 Czech First League season on Saturday.
Afolabi enter from bench when the score still dey 1-1, before e score the goal wey put Liberec ahead as dem later seal the important away victory for Doosan Arena, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Soliu Afolabi show class as e fire Slovan Liberec to big win
Coach bring the 20-year-old Nigerian winger enter for the 62nd minute to replace Petr Hodous, and e no waste time before e make impact. Na just 14 minutes e need to score.
After dem finish last season with five straight losses, Slovan bounce back in style as dem begin the new Chance Liga season with big away win against title contenders Viktoria Plzeň.
Liberec take the lead for the 27th minute after Lukáš Mašek powerful header force Viktoria winger Tomáš Ladra score own goal, giving the visitors deserved advantage.
Early for second half, referee award Plzeň controversial penalty after one challenge inside the box. Defender Dávid Krčík convert am calmly for the 51st minute to make the score 1-1.
But Liberec no allow the equaliser shake them as dem continue to create better chances.
Their pressure finally pay off for the 76th minute when Afolabi collect fine pass from Patrik Dulay before e finish the chance clinically to restore Liberec lead.
For stoppage time, Liberec finally seal the victory as Patrik Dulay react quickly to rebound after Raimonds Krollis shot, making am 3-1.
Liberec aggressive pressing, dangerous set-pieces and sharp finishing prove too much for Plzeň, wey enjoy more possession but fail to create enough clear-cut chances.
Salim Fago Lawal return from injury but Plzeň suffer defeat
While Afolabi make name for the match, him fellow Nigerian and Super Eagles forward Salim Fago Lawal finally return to action after long injury layoff, but e no fit stop Plzeň from losing.
Lawal make him comeback after the season-ending injury wey e suffer during Plzeň 2-0 win over Bohemians on March 15, 2026.
Him return na good news for Plzeň, as the club go hope say the Nigerian forward go quickly regain him best form and help dem return to winning ways with more goals this season.
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Last Updated on July 26, 2026 12:37 pm by Hitvibz Media
Soliu Afolabi don go outshine Salim Fago Lawal as Slovan Liberec shock Viktoria Plzeň
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