Article by Romeo Ene – Published Monday, January 19, 2026 22:21 / Updated Monday, January 19, 2026 23:42
Petrolul – Craiova University 0-4. Ilie Dumitrescu (57 years old) analyzed the categorical success achieved by Olteni in Ploiesti. Filipe Coelho's team (45 years old) had no emotion, solving the game from the first half, when Steven Nsimba (29 years old) achieved a “double”.
At the end, the former international explained that the Frenchman is the best striker in Ligue 1. Nsimba he has 11 goals already in 28 games and is one of the most effective players in terms of numbers.
Ilie Dumitrescu, about Steven Nsimba: “The best striker in the Superliga!”
“It's extraordinary for Superliga that Nsimba has remained, maybe the best striker in Superliga, the best number 9 in Superliga at the moment.
Etim is not a number 9, but he can also play. Craiova convinced me. Keep it up, with solid expression and an expanded, valuable batch. They are covered on all stations. No more problems.
Mora is the only one, but he was a backup. There are no more problems in this area. I repeat, depending on the opponent, you can play with Anzor, Cicâldău, you have solutions. Enter Crețu and Baluta. Very good and this child, David Matei. I was happy for Băsceanu that he scored”, said Ilie Dumitrescu, on “Digi Sport Special”.
In recent weeks there have been several rumors about the striker leaving for China, but he has turned down the offer, according to Mario Felgueiras.
The reason cited by the sports director? “The boy wants to take the title in Craiova and only then could he think about leaving.”
The Frenchman came to Craiova University in the summer. The Oltenians brought him as a free contract player. Since then, Nsimba has been a key piece in Olten's offensive department: he has scored 27 matches, 9 goals and three assists in all competitions.
VIDEO | Goal 2 scored by Steven Nsimba
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