Bundesliga 2: Ali Zoma starts strong with a hat-trick for Nuremberg

The Ivorian-Burkinabè striker delivers a 3-0 victory against Dresden

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Bundesliga 2: Ali Zoma starts strong with a hat-trick for Nuremberg

09.08.26 FT 2. Bundesliga Germany

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Dynamo Dresden

Perfect start. On the opening day of Bundesliga 2, Mohamed Ali Zoma made an instant impact. The 22-year-old striker netted a hat-trick, powering Nuremberg to a 3-0 win over Dresden.

A spectacular start to the season

With this hat-trick, Ali Zoma picks up right where he left off. Last season, in his debut campaign in Germany, the 22-year-old center forward already bagged 14 goals and delivered 4 assists in 29 matches, despite missing the end of the season due to injury.

Hat-trick from Mohamed Ali Zoma to kick off the German 2nd division in style!

The striker secures victory for Nuremberg against Dresden (3-0) and takes home the match ball.#FasoSports pic.twitter.com/fYpx7tgCUg
— FasoSports (@fasosports18) August 9, 2026

Against Dresden, he gave the opposing defense no chance. Three goals, three points for Nuremberg, who kick off their campaign in ideal fashion with their sights set on promotion to the Bundesliga at season’s end.

Burkina Faso is watching closely

Mohamed Ali Zoma’s performances have not gone unnoticed. The Ivorian-Burkinabè striker is attracting interest from the Burkina Faso national team. In May 2026, head coach Amir Abdou approached him during a trip to Germany.

Amir Abdou last June on the Mohamed Ali Zoma case:

“He’s a young man fortunate to have three nationalities. I travelled to see him and made it clear the people need him.
We had a positive exchange.
1/2 pic.twitter.com/uHUcrdIWsU
— Joueurs Burkinabè 🇧🇫🐎 (@joueursBF) August 9, 2026

With this opening hat-trick, Zoma sends a clear message to the strikers of Bundesliga 2. He’s aiming to build on this momentum and perhaps take the next step with the national team.