Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu says Trabzonspor are aiming to win the Turkish Super Lig title. He spoke after a 2-0 win over Besiktas that lifted the club to 16 points.
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Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has said Trabzonspor are determined to challenge for the Turkish Super Lig title after their 2-0 win over Besiktas on Monday. He insisted that the team must stay focused on each match rather than be distracted by title expectations.
Trabzonspor beat Besiktas at Papara Park in Matchday 8, taking their points total to 16 from eight games, one ahead of their opponents on 15. Fans following Turkish football can check Bet9ja’s YOHAIG welcome reward.
Ozan Tufan opened the scoring in the 21st minute. Mohamed Salah doubled the lead in the 71st with a low finish, after a pass from Franculino on a counter attack.
Besiktas pushed for an equaliser in the second half, with Leandro Trossard curling a shot just wide of the post in the 69th minute. Trabzonspor held firm, and goalkeeper Andre Onana made seven saves to protect the clean sheet.
Nwaiwu started in the back four and helped keep that clean sheet, in a game that also saw Super Eagles teammate Wilfred Ndidi come on for Besiktas. Pulse Sports reported 11 defensive contributions from the Nigerian.
Nwaiwu said Trabzonspor prepare for every game the same way, step by step. “We have an aim, and the aim is to become the champion,” he said. Readers new to betting can see Bet9ja promotion code made simple.
He added that the squad is still working hard for the result at the end of the league, and that the players understand the expectations around the club. His message was clear: avoid looking too far ahead.
Trabzonspor sit fourth in the table, behind leaders Galatasaray, who have Victor Osimhen leading their attack.
Trabzonspor’s league form has been strong, with a 4-0 win over Galatasaray earlier this season and a 3-0 win over Samsunspor. They have also lost 1-0 to Konyaspor. Now they turn to Europe, hosting Hearts in the Conference League on Thursday, October 22.
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📌 Did You Know?
- Nwaiwu joined Trabzonspor from Austrian side Wolfsberger AC.
- Trabzonspor goalkeeper Andre Onana is a former Manchester United player.
- Salah’s goal against Besiktas was his eighth in the Super Lig this season.
- Trabzonspor forward Ernest Muci, who started against Besiktas, joined the club from Besiktas.
- Besiktas had 62% of the possession but lost the game.
