Shafiq Nandja scores first professional goal for HSV against Gladbach

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Shafiq Nandja scores first professional goal for HSV against Gladbach
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Shafiq Nandja scored his first professional goal for Hamburger SV during their 3-1 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach on November 6, 2026. The 19-year-old center-back netted the second goal shortly after an opponent's red card. Following the match at Volksparkstadion, Nandja expressed his joy, calling it one of the best moments of his life. The game marked his first start at home, adding to the significance of the occasion. Coach Merlin Polzin highlighted the team's commitment to providing opportunities for young players, as fellow academy graduate Jason Bissi-Mouelle made his competitive debut.

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  • •Hamburger SV defeats Borussia Mönchengladbach 3-1.
  • •Shafiq Nandja scores his first professional goal.
  • •Nandja's goal came after Ko Itakura's red card.
  • •The match was played at Volksparkstadion.
  • •Jason Bissi-Mouelle made his competitive debut for HSV.
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  • 12:24 AMYahoo Sports — “The most beautiful moment of my life”: Tearful HSV academy product Nandja over the moon after first professional goal
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Shafiq Nandja scored his first professional goal in Hamburger SV's 3-1 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach on Friday. The 19-year-old center-back netted the all-important second goal moments after Ko I...

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