In a thrilling pre-season friendly, Benjamin Precious, the 18-year-old Nigerian U20 sensation, delivered a dream debut for TSG Hoffenheim — coming off the bench to net a goal in Hoffenheim’s 5–2 victory over SV Elversberg at the Akademie-Arena.
Precious, who recently joined Hoffenheim from Nigeria’s Grassrunners FC, had impressed over the weekend with a brace for the club’s Team B side.
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He carried that momentum into senior action, bursting onto the right wing with pace, creativity, and confidence before finding the net in the 87th minute against Elversberg .
The match featured goals from five different Hoffenheim players — including Max Moerstedt, Bazoumana Touré, and Muhammed Damar — as the Bundesliga side flexed their offensive depth during four 30-minute quarters. Precious’s contribution capped a dominant display as Hoffenheim prepared for the competitive season ahead .
Precious Benjamin is no stranger to buzz. A standout of Nigeria’s 2025 U‑20 AFCON squad, the forward is known for his physical presence (standing at 1.82 m), aerial threat, and sharp positioning in and around the box .
Only earlier this year, Precious signed with Hoffenheim’s U‑19 team after earning acclaim at Nigeria’s Prosperity Cup and a stint in the Gambian league.
His path mirrors other Nigerian talents that have joined Hoffenheim, including Emmanuel Chukwu and Gift Orban .
Match Snapshot
Fixture: TSG Hoffenheim vs SV Elversberg (Friendly)
Final Score: 5–2 to Hoffenheim
Precious’s Moment: Scored in the 87th minute after coming off the bench
Supporting Cast: Goals also from Moerstedt (98′), Touré (117′), Damar and others
What’s Next?
The match signals a fast-tracked rise for Precious as he gears up for senior league challenges. Hoffenheim’s upcoming season will test his talent against the demands of both 3. Liga (with Team B) and potentially the Bundesliga with the first team. With such a debut, Benjamin Precious has firmly put himself on the radar as a future Hoffenheim asset.
