Nigerian forward Bamidele Yusuf has picked up right where he left off last season, netting a crucial match-winner to inspire Ferencváros TC to a hard-fought preseason friendly victory over Azerbaijani champions Qarabag FK on Wednesday evening.
The clinical striker hit the back of the net just a minute before the half-hour mark, breaking the deadlock and delivering the solitary goal that separated the two European regulars heading into the interval.
Bamidele Yusuf legacy deepens with Ferencváros preseason masterclass
As the Hungarian heavyweights kick-start their intense preparations for the upcoming campaign, Yusuf’s early brilliance ensured the Green Eagles secured a bright start against their tough opponents from the Azerbaijan Premier League.
The energetic forward enjoyed a highly productive 60-minute outing on the pitch before making way for Franko Kovačević, but his clinical first-half conversion ultimately proved decisive as it finished one-nil at the final whistle.
Ferencváros European ambitions fueled by Yusuf’s goalscoring form
This preseason spark follows a truly prolific 2025/2026 domestic and continental campaign where the Nigerian ace established himself as a vital cog in the Hungarian side’s setup across the UEFA Europa League, NB I, and the Magyar Kupa.
Yusuf concluded the previous campaign with a stellar 18 goal contributions, consisting of 12 goals and six assists across all competitions, as he aims to shatter that personal milestone this term.
The former youth prodigy also celebrated his first major silverware with the club after firing Ferencváros to a MOL Magyar Kupa title with a narrow 1-0 win over Zalaegerszegi at the iconic Puskás Aréna.