Moffi’s 79th-minute goal came too late for the hosts, who had trailed 3-0, while Frankfurt midfielder Raphael Onyedika played the full match at the Volksparkstadion.
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Terem Moffi scored a late consolation as Hamburg lost 3-1 at home to Eintracht Frankfurt in the second round of the German Cup on Tuesday. Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika played the full 90 minutes for the visitors.
Frankfurt had built a 3-0 lead before Moffi pulled one back with 11 minutes left. The goal turned out to be nothing more than a consolation.
It was Moffi’s second goal in all competitions for Hamburg since he joined in the summer. His other goal came in the league, and it was his first in the Bundesliga.
Hamburg came into the tie on the back of a 1-0 defeat away to Paderborn on Saturday, so this was a second loss in a row. Fans following the German Cup can also check this Bet9ja promotion code overview before the next round.
Frankfurt Cruise Through
Frankfurt arrived after losing 1-0 at Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga on Saturday. The win in Hamburg lifts their Cup hopes.
Frankfurt are five time winners of the German Cup and are chasing their first title since 2018. A run past a Bundesliga side like Hamburg is a good start.
Onyedika went the distance in midfield for the visitors. He was part of a side that made the most of its first-half spells and then managed the game.
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Nigerian Interest in Hamburg
The tie had Nigerian interest on both sides. Moffi was in action for Hamburg, while Onyedika patrolled Frankfurt’s midfield.
Moffi has had a slow start to life in Germany. He has two goals in all competitions since his summer move, so the late strike should help his confidence.
For Hamburg, back to back defeats are a concern. The team must find answers quickly, and a rematch is only days away.
That rematch comes on Sunday, November 1, when Frankfurt host Hamburg in the Bundesliga. Moffi will want to score again, and Onyedika will want to stop him. Readers following the game can claim the YOHAIG code for Bet9ja newcomers before kick-off.
A late goal is a start for Moffi, but Hamburg need more. Their attackers must turn chances into goals if they want to avoid another defeat.
Frankfurt will be pleased with the night’s work. The next test comes quickly in the league.
📌 Did You Know?
- Hamburg had lost all three previous Cup meetings with Frankfurt: 2-0 in the 1970 round of 16, 3-1 after extra time in the 1974 final and 5-2 in the 2010 second round.
- Frankfurt won the 1974 Cup by beating Hamburg in the final.
- Hamburg beat Frankfurt 2-1 in May 2026 and drew 1-1 with them in December 2025.
- Jonathan Burkardt scored three goals and set up two more in Frankfurt’s first-round Cup win.
- Before this tie, Onyedika had played 630 minutes in seven appearances for Frankfurt, while Moffi had played 248 minutes in seven for Hamburg.
- Hamburg also have Super Eagles player Torunarigha in their squad.
