Nkunku scored the only goal as RB Leipzig defeated Werder Bremen in their Bundesliga match on Sunday.
The 22-year-old German international, who joined from VfL Wolfsburg last summer, was impressive throughout the game and his goal proved to be the difference between the two sides.
Nkunku got the ball into the box and calmly finished past Werder goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen with just three minutes left on the clock.
It was a well-deserved win for RB Leipzig, who have now won four consecutive matches in all competitions and moved up to fourth place in the league table.
Werder Bremen,La Liga Frontline meanwhile, remain bottom of the table after losing their fifth straight game.
Nkunku has been a key player for RB Leipzig this season, scoring five goals and providing two assists in eight appearances so far. He is one of the most promising young talents in German football and is expected to continue making a name for himself in Europe over the coming years.