Ghana-eligible striker Malik Pimpong scores twice on Eintrac

Eintracht Frankfurt’s 7-1 pre-season victory over FC Giessen was marked by a standout performance from Ghana-eligible striker Malik Pimpong, who scored twice on his unofficial debut.

Malik Pimpong’s impressive cameo came at the start of the second half, when he was introduced to the match and wasted little time making an impact. The powerful forward opened his account for Frankfurt in the 57th minute, before adding his second of the evening 12 minutes later to complete an impressive performance. “The teenage striker came close to an even more memorable debut, with German outlet Hessenschau reporting that he also struck both the post and the crossbar during the one-sided friendly encounter,” according to a report.

Pimpong’s arrival in Germany has been highly anticipated, given his outstanding reputation after a prolific spell with Midtjylland’s academy. Last season, he finished as the top scorer in Denmark’s U19 league with 20 goals in 26 matches, ending the campaign with 30 goals across all competitions. The striker has also represented Denmark at U17, U18, and U19 levels, but remains eligible to play for Ghana through his father, Razak Pimpong, who featured for the Black Stars at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany.

The 18-year-old’s impressive display comes just days after he completed his move to Frankfurt on a long-term contract running until June 2031. Frankfurt dominated the match from the outset, with Younes Ebnoutalib, Marvin Dills, and Jonathan Burkardt putting the Bundesliga outfit firmly in control before the interval. Burkardt grabbed a brace, while Love Arrhov added another goal after the break, with Pimpong’s brace helping to complete the 7-1 rout before Giessen netted a late consolation.

Pimpong’s performance is a promising sign for the young striker’s future at Eintracht Frankfurt. His ability to adapt to a new team and make an immediate impact will be crucial in his development as a player. As he continues to settle into his new surroundings, fans will be eagerly awaiting his next appearance on the pitch.

Source: Ghana Soccernet