Nafta vs FK Partizan

Partizan dominated from the opening exchanges. Ibrahim opened the scoring in the 17th minute, finishing past the Nafta goalkeeper after Marko Lekic had driven the attack forward. The Nigerian striker — back at the club after a loan spell — gave Partizan a 1-0 lead at the break.

S. Milic was booked in the 12th minute and Ibrahim himself received a yellow card in the 42nd minute, but the half-time scoreline remained 1-0.

Ibrahim struck twice more within three minutes after the restart — in the 52nd and 55th minutes — to complete his hat-trick. Bogdan Kostic added a fourth in the 63rd minute to put the result beyond doubt.

Nafta pulled one back through D. Brumec in the 72nd minute, but Partizan's superiority was never seriously threatened.

Ibrahim's second goal in the 52nd minute — just seven minutes into the second half — effectively killed the contest. With Nafta attempting to push forward after the interval, Partizan's quick transition caught them out, and Ibrahim's third goal three minutes later completed a devastating three-goal burst that turned a manageable 1-0 deficit into a 3-0 rout.

Zubairu Ibrahim (FK Partizan) — The hat-trick hero was the clear difference-maker. His three goals (17', 52', 55') demonstrated sharp finishing and intelligent movement. The Nigerian forward, back at Partizan after a loan spell, made a compelling case for a starting role in Ilic's XI.

Marko Lekic (FK Partizan) — Partizan's official website singled out Lekic as the team's driving force. Though he did not score, he was instrumental in creating chances and orchestrating Partizan's best attacking moves.

Bogdan Kostic (FK Partizan) — Came off the bench to score Partizan's fourth (63') and showed energy in the second half.

D. Brumec (Nafta) — Scored the consolation goal (72') for the home side, ensuring Nafta did not leave the match without reward.

Partizan's 4-1 scoreline reflected their dominance across the 90 minutes, but the match was tighter than the final margin suggests. The first goal arrived in the 17th minute, yet Partizan could not add a second until the 52nd minute — a 35-minute gap where Nafta stayed competitive. The decisive phase came in an 11-minute window (52' to 63') when Partizan scored three times, turning a slender lead into a comprehensive victory. Nafta's 72nd-minute response showed they did not fold, but Partizan's superior fitness and depth — they used 10 substitutes — told in the second half.

Partizan concluded their Slovenia training camp on a high after a mixed pre-season run. The Serbian giants had beaten Neftchi Baku 1-0 (6 July) and NK Aluminij 2-1 (2 July) but lost 3-0 to CSKA 1948 Sofia (29 June) in their first friendly. Ilic's side now return to Belgrade for their first competitive fixture of the season — a Serbian SuperLiga match against Zemun in Ub next weekend.

Nafta — promoted to the Slovenian PrvaLiga after finishing 2nd in the 2. SNL in 2025/26 and winning the play-offs — continue their pre-season preparations under head coach Gonzalo Escudero ahead of their first top-flight campaign in 2026/27.

A professional pre-season performance from Partizan, who ended their Slovenia camp with a comfortable win. Zubairu Ibrahim's hat-trick was the headline, but the depth of Ilic's squad — with 10 substitutes used and Brazilian debutant Ze getting minutes — was equally significant. The red card for Aleks Zekovic (sent off just 270 seconds after coming on, per Partizan's official report) was the only blemish on an otherwise convincing display. Nafta, preparing for life in the Slovenian top flight, will have learned from the exercise against a side several levels above them in European pedigree.