Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi announced his arrival in Italian football in emphatic fashion, scoring a dramatic late equaliser on his debut as Pisa SC held Atalanta to a 1–1 draw in Serie A.
Introduced from the bench in the 68th minute, Durosinmi needed little time to leave his mark on the contest.
The powerful forward brought energy, physicality and a clear focal point to Pisa’s attack, immediately unsettling the Atalanta backline with his movement and aerial dominance.
His moment of brilliance arrived in the 87th minute when he rose above his marker to power home a superb header, restoring parity for the I Nerazzurri and sending the home fans into raptures.
The goal capped a remarkable first appearance, with Durosinmi scoring his maiden goal for the club on debut.
Beyond the goal, the Nigerian striker’s all-round display stood out.
His relentless pressing, intelligent hold-up play and constant presence in the box created sustained pressure, forcing Atalanta’s defenders into repeated errors during the closing stages.
At full time, Durosinmi’s impact was duly recognised as he was named Man of the Match, underlining the significance of his debut performance.
The performance offers an exciting glimpse of what lies ahead for Pisa SC, with Durosinmi already emerging as a key attacking weapon and a new Nigerian name to watch in Serie A.
