Former Beyond Limits standout Promise Meliga delivered a statement performance on Sunday, scoring his first professional league goal and providing an assist in Vålerenga Oslo’s pulsating 3–3 draw against Kristiansund in the Norwegian Eliteserien.
Thrown into the action in the 75th minute, the Nigerian youngster completely changed the complexion of the match.
Ten minutes later, he rifled home his long-awaited debut league goal for the Enga, sparking wild celebrations. Barely 60 seconds after finding the net, Meliga turned provider with a crisp assist that further tilted the momentum in Vålerenga’s favour.
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Despite playing just a quarter of an hour, the lively winger was electric on the flank—constantly driving at the Kristiansund defence, unsettling their structure, and injecting fresh energy into the attack.
His impact was so profound that he earned a remarkable 9.0 match rating, underlining the quality of his cameo.
Meliga now boasts two assists this season, but this breakthrough goal signals a new chapter. For a player who has long been tipped for stardom, Sunday’s performance felt like a glimpse into what’s coming.
Vålerenga may have shared the points, but the biggest headline belonged to Promise Meliga—a rising Nigerian talent announcing himself on the big stage.
