New Radiant Sports Club has made a thunderous return to the Dhivehi Premier League (DPL) after a seven-year absence, delivering a statement performance with a dominant 6-0 victory over TC Sports Club on Friday evening at the National Stadium.

Backed by a sea of passionate supporters, whose chants and drumbeats echoed throughout the stadium from kickoff to the final whistle, New Radiant showcased both flair and precision in a match that firmly reestablished their presence in top-flight Maldivian football.

The scoring opened with Mohamed Irufaan, who found the top corner with a clinical finish, capitalizing on a precise assist from Rihaam Abdul Ghani. The second goal came in the 39th minute, when Ali “Sentey” Fasir curled in a sublime free-kick from outside the area, doubling New Radiant’s lead heading into halftime.

The third goal came from the penalty spot, awarded after Sentey was brought down inside the box. Brazilian midfielder Gomes da Silva made no mistake, slotting it home with composure to extend the lead.

The second half saw no let-up from New Radiant. Within three minutes of the restart, Sentey struck again, netting his second of the night. The momentum continued as Hassan Azoom Ali added a fifth goal in the 74th minute, before Hassan Raif Ahmed sealed the emphatic win in the 86th minute with a well-taken finish.

The result sent a clear message to the rest of the league: New Radiant is back, and they mean business.

Fans and analysts alike are hailing the performance as a sign of an exciting and competitive season ahead. To return to DPL after a seven-year hiatus and produce such a dominant display is being seen as a testament to the club’s preparation, depth, and ambition.

If this opening match is any indication, New Radiant is poised to be a serious contender in the 2025-2026 season.