Viktoria Plzen forward Rafiu Durosinmi is elated to be back on the pitch after a long injury layoff.

The Nigerian striker was sidelined for 15 months due to a knee injury, which also derailed his move to Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt in 2023. Despite having already agreed to a four-year contract, the transfer collapsed after he failed a medical.

However, Durosinmi has made a strong comeback, quickly regaining form with three goals and one assist in his last two matches for Plzen. He netted a brace in his club’s 2-0 victory over Teplice last weekend and followed up with another goal and an assist in Plzen’s 3-0 Europa League win against Ferencváros on Thursday night.

Reflecting on his journey back to action, the 22-year-old expressed his joy and gratitude.

“It has not been easy for me to return [from injury], but with the help of the doctor, my family, physio, and the team, I came back stronger. [On Sunday] I scored twice in the league; today, I scored again. I am really happy,” he told Nova Sport.