The 2026 Jiangsu Football City League roared to life this weekend, with Changzhou delivering a stunning 3-0 win against last year's runner-up Nantong in Saturday's opener. The home team, which struggled throughout 2025’s regular season, flipped the script with a clinic in precision play 🎯.
Fans erupted when Changzhou converted a 34th-minute penalty, then doubled their lead just 60 seconds into the second half ⏱️⚡. Striker Tang Zengqi put the exclamation point on the match with an 89th-minute goal, cementing the team’s redemption arc. "This isn’t last year’s Changzhou," one fan tweeted, capturing the electric mood at the stadium 🌟.
The victory sets high expectations for the league’s 2026 season, which promises fresh rivalries and breakout stars across Jiangsu province. Up next: Can Changzhou maintain this momentum? 👀⚽
