Liverpool beat Newcastle in the most dramatic of fashions on Monday evening as Rio Ngumoha announced himself to the Premier League.
Ngumoha had an excellent pre-season for the Reds, showing himself to be a genuine option in Arne Slot’s attack.
And after having thrown away a two goal lead for the second time in succession, Slot decided he had nothing to lose but throw the 16-year-old on.
It turned out to be an inspired decision, as Ngumoha finished off a brilliant move for Liverpool in the final minute of injury time.
It was a wonderful finish from the teenager, who sent the travelling support into delirium.
And it was not only the Liverpool fans who enjoyed Ngumoha’s strike. Watching on from home as he nurses and injury, teammate Jeremie Frimpong could not hide his delight.
Rio Nugmoha points to the Liverpool fans after scoring against Newcastle United at St James' Park.
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Jeremie Frimpong amazed by Rio Ngumoha goal
Liverpool could have probably done with Frimpong on Monday night. Without Conor Bradley as well, Dominik Szoboszlai had to fill in at right-back.
As it turned out, Szoboszlai did brilliantly, and once he moved into a more natural midfield role, he played a crucial part in Ngumoha’s goal.
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Taking to X, Frimpong shared a delighted reaction to the goal with a video showing Nugomha’s finish.
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“Rio! Rioooooo!” yelled the 24-year-old.
“What a finish. Heavy! That’s it man celebrate, celebrate. Yes, yes!”
Ngumoha moment goes down in history
As Ngumoha’s strike hit the net, Liverpool supporters knew they’d won the game.
Youngest scorers in #LFC history:
Rio Ngumoha – 16y 361d
Ben Woodburn – 17y 45d
Kaide Gordon – 17y 96d
Michael Owen – 17y 143d
Jordan Rossiter – 17y 183d
— Michael Reid (@michael_reid11) August 25, 2025
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But not only was the former Chelsea prospect hand delivering three points for the Reds on Tyneside, he also created history on Monday night.
Ngumoha’s goal made him the youngster goal scorer in Liverpool history. He beats Ben Woodburn’s record by a full 50 days.
The clamour has been huge for Liverpool to sign a new left sided forward over recent days, but the teenager has proven that he can be a genuine option for Slot.
A moment that will live forever and three precious points for Liverpool.