Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem scored twice as Konyaspor beat Gençlerbirliği 2-0 at home in the Turkish Süper Lig. The win ended Konyaspor’s three-match winless run and lifted them out of the relegation zone.
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Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem scored twice as Konyaspor beat Gençlerbirliği 2-0 in the Turkish Süper Lig on Sunday. The win ended a three-match winless run and gave Konyaspor their second league victory of the season.
Awaziem opened the scoring in the 43rd minute, with Deniz Türüç providing the assist. He struck again in the 56th minute, following up after a corner from Enis Bardhi and a knock down in the box. Fans following Nigerian players in Turkey can read Bet9ja promotion code quick intro.
Gençlerbirliği had a chance to get back into the game in the 74th minute, but Franco Tongya’s penalty was saved by Konyaspor goalkeeper Bahadir. Konyaspor kept a clean sheet at the Medas Konya Buyuksehir Stadium.
The result lifts Konyaspor to eight points from nine games, and they climbed out of the relegation zone on goal difference.
Awaziem praised his team-mates after the game, saying everyone gave their all. “I am also proud of my own performance,” he told Pusulahaber. Football fans can read Bet9ja booking code in brief.
Turkish outlet Sporkolik rated Awaziem the best player on the pitch, with a 9.4, after a performance at both ends of the field.
The double takes Awaziem to two goals in seven Süper Lig appearances for Konyaspor this season.
Konyaspor are coached by Ilhan Palut, while Gençlerbirliği are managed by Bernd Storck. New Bet9ja users can claim Bet9ja’s YOHAIG starting bonus.
For a defender to score twice in a match is rare, and it came at a time when Konyaspor badly needed points. If Awaziem’s set-piece threat keeps coming, Palut’s side can move further clear.
📌 Did You Know?
- Konyaspor substitute Colley had a chance to make it 3-0 in the 85th minute but was denied by goalkeeper Irfan Can.
- Muleka was booked for Konyaspor, while Diabate and Firatcan were booked for Gençlerbirliği.
- Awaziem’s second goal came after Baniya brought down Bardhi’s corner and the ball fell to him in the box.
- Konyaspor’s starting XI included Bahadir in goal, Masuaku and Yhoan in defence, and Bardhi, Dompe and Muleka in attack.
- The game was Matchday 9 of the Süper Lig, played at the Medas Konya Buyuksehir Stadium.
