News'Manifest it' - Rio Ngumoha on believing in his breakthrough at Liverpool

The winger, who joined the Academy set-up in September 2024, has made 35 appearances to date and scored on two occasions.

He debuted against Accrington Stanley in the Emirates FA Cup in January 2025 and then, seven months later, became the club's youngest-ever scorer on his Premier League bow at Newcastle United.

Still just 18, Ngumoha's rise has been rapid but one he always felt was possible.

Asked by the BBC if he would have believed his progress had someone told him last summer what was to come, he replied: "Yes, definitely I would have because, like I say, I am a big believer in that you have to say what you want to achieve.

"Manifest it, even though it might sound crazy to another person, it can happen in life. Life can just be like that – so fast. So, I did believe it would happen."

The No.73 continued: "I can't put it into words, especially since last year. I started with the first team properly in pre-season last season and I never looked back really.

"[I] just kept on going and going, trying to prove to myself and to everyone what I could do.

"I think I showed that so far. It's been quick but I think it's been good. I have been enjoying it."