Ekitka – a vicious Frenchman in history, caught in the first matches of the APL

Liverpool striker Hugs Ekitica became the second French player in history, who scored 2 goals and 1 assist in his first two APL matches.

On August 25, a meeting of the 2nd round of the APL between Newcastle and Liverpool teams took place. The game ended with the effective victory of the guests with a score of 3: 2, and the winning goal for 90+10 minutes was scored by Rio Ngumoh.

Only one French football player – Antone Marial in September 2015 for Manchester United ” – achieved this achievement.

In addition, Hug became the first player of Mersiside after Daniel Starridge (2013), which was distinguished in each of the first three matches for the club in all competitions-2 goals in the Premier League and 1 in the Final of the Super Cup of England.

Now the French team ranks third in the championship standings, while the Magpies are the 15th.

Hugo Ekitike is the Second Frenchman to Score in His First Two Premier League Appeaarans, After Anthony Martial in September 2015. 🇫🇷 https://t.co/b2507yhn9k

– Squawka (@squawka) August 26, 2025