Ghana youngster Ernest Nuamah led FC Nordsjælland to a resounding 4-1 victory against Viborg in their opening match of the 2023/24 Danish Superliga at the Right to Dream Park on Monday.
The match was nothing short of electrifying as Nuamah stole the spotlight with a spectacular hat-trick, leaving the spectators in awe.
Despite the visitors taking an early lead in the 10th minute, the 19-year-old led a great comeback as he levelled the score in the 29th minute.
Nuamah scored again just before the halftime break, hitting his second goal to give his club a 2-1 lead.
The youngster’s qualities continued to dominate as he completed a hat-trick in the 59th minute, leaving the opposing defense in disarray.
The icing on the cake came in the 89th minute when FC Nordsjaelland’s Benjamin Nygren converted a fantastic opportunity to seal a sweeping victory.
The former Right to Dream Academy player’s performance gained recognition as he claimed the Man of The Match Award.
The obvious winner of the Man of the Match award is Ernest Nuamah. pic.twitter.com/rXlx7taGdF
— Ibrahim Sannie Daara (@SannieDaara) July 24, 2023
Nuamah’s magnificent performance only suggests a continuation or even better performance from the previous season, when he struck eight goals and assisted four others in 21 Superliga matches.
His outstanding efforts earned him a spot among the 100 finalists for the renowned 2023 Golden Boy Award.
Nuamah, who also played a significant role for his country while representing the Black Meteors, has piqued the interest of top clubs, with recent reports indicating that Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain are keeping a close eye on the brilliant forward.
The young forward earned his Black Stars debut in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifications against Madagascar in June, indicating his potential to become a significant player for the national side.
