Jean-Paul N’Djoli hits another Heracles double to continue remarkable start

Jean-Paul N’Djoli scored twice as Heracles left it late to beat FC Den Bosch, taking his tally to four goals after only two matches.

The Franco-Congolese forward once again proved decisive for Heracles, repeating the late-match drama of the previous week. Having secured victory at the end of their most recent game, Heracles needed another late push before finally overcoming FC Den Bosch.

N’Djoli was at the centre of the result. His double not only settled the contest but also extended a remarkable personal start to the campaign. After two appearances, he has now found the net four times, giving him an immediate and significant influence on Heracles’ results.

The forward’s contribution has come in successive matches in which Heracles have had to wait until the closing stages to claim victory. That pattern continued against FC Den Bosch, with N’Djoli again supplying the goals that made the difference.

Speaking to ESPN after the match, N’Djoli described the occasion as an unforgettable one.

“It was an incredible evening, I have no words,” he said.

Despite the attention surrounding his fast start, N’Djoli said he was not concerned by the expectations that come with his goalscoring form. The forward insisted he was approaching the situation calmly rather than allowing the pressure to affect him.

“I am someone who is relaxed and expectations do not scare me. If something happens, that is life. And if we win, everyone is happy.”

His comments underline the composed attitude that has accompanied his performances. While four goals in two matches have quickly placed the spotlight on him, N’Djoli presented the situation as something to accept rather than fear.

For Heracles, the immediate outcome is particularly valuable. They have now produced late victories in consecutive weeks, with N’Djoli playing a major role in both episodes. Against FC Den Bosch, his two goals ensured that another match which remained unresolved deep into the game ended in Heracles’ favour.

The result also means N’Djoli’s early record is perfectly clear: four goals across two matches, including a double in the latest fixture. His form has made him the defining figure of Heracles’ opening run, while his relaxed response suggests he is comfortable with the growing expectations around him.

Heracles’ victory over FC Den Bosch therefore carried two clear messages. The team have shown they can find a way to win late, and N’Djoli has emerged as the player delivering the decisive moments. After his second consecutive standout display, attention will now remain on whether the Franco-Congolese striker can maintain the remarkable scoring rate that has defined his first two games.