Turkey: Why we beat Osimhen’s Galatasaray 2-1 – Nwakaeme

Nigerian attacker, Anthony Nwakaeme, has explained why Trabzonspor recorded a significant 2-1 victory against reigning champions, Galatasaray in a Super Lig match held at Papara Park on Saturday evening.

In addition to providing an assist, Anthony Nwakaeme was joined by two other Nigerians who played crucial roles in Trabzonspor’s success.

Paul Onuachu scored the opening goal within the first four minutes, marking the earliest goal that Galatasaray has conceded this season, while Chibuike Nwaiwu’s header in the 62nd minute secured the win.

A one time fan favorite at Trabzonspor, Nwakaeme is no longer a guaranteed starter, with Saturday’s match against Galatasaray being only his fourth start of the season across all competitions.

“It was a very important match. We were aware of that. Galatasaray are a good team,” Nwakaeme stated, as reported by Fanatik.

“We worked all week to secure the win. We understood that a victory would bring us much closer to our opponent. We are very pleased for our city and our team.”

Reflecting on the team’s mindset, Nwakaeme highlighted the familial bond within the squad.

“It wasn’t a surprising atmosphere at all. Everyone, regardless of whether they played or not, was eager to win. That’s the essence of being a family. And that’s what transpired today.”

Looking forward, Nwakaeme underscored the necessity of maintaining focus and consistency in the upcoming matches.

“Every match holds significance. We have taken the first and crucial step. There are six weeks remaining. We’ll begin with Alanyaspor. We’ll approach it one match at a time and aim to win every game.”

Trabzonspor’s victory over Galatasaray narrows the gap to just one point between them and their rivals, although the Istanbul club has a match in hand.