At just 16 years and 361 days old, Ngumoha became the second youngest player ever to net a winning goal in the competition. His strike not only secured three points for Liverpool but also marked a significant personal milestone.
The only player to achieve the feat at a younger age is Wayne Rooney. Back in 2002, Rooney scored for Everton when he was 16 years and 360 days old—just a single day younger than Ngumoha at the time of his goal.
Ngumoha’s record-breaking moment highlights both his immense talent and the trust Liverpool continue to place in their academy graduates, further underlining the club’s commitment to developing young stars.
