Nigerian forwards Francis Ezeh and Babajide Adeeko really show class on Tuesday as both players make their different clubs proud for Turkey and England.
While Ezeh provide important assist wey help Keçiörengücü carry valuable away win, Adeeko also put him name for the scoresheet as Rochdale comfortably beat Shrewsbury, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Francis Ezeh Inspire Keçiörengücü to Big Win for Turkish 1. Lig
Francis Ezeh show say him still get plenty creativity on Tuesday evening as the Nigerian forward provide one assist to help Keçiörengücü beat Boluspor 2-0 for away match inside Turkish 1. Lig.
Keçiörengücü don already dey lead by one goal when Ezeh play important role for the second goal, as the visitors collect their second win of the season during the fifth round of the campaign for Bolu Atatürk Stadyumu.
The win go surely sweet the Ankara-based team well.
After dem lose their first match, Keçiörengücü quickly bounce back with victory for their second game. But two straight draws follow, leaving the team seriously looking for another three points.
Na Ezeh come help give dem the spark wey dem need.
The 28-year-old forward touch the ball five times inside the opposition penalty area, making am joint-highest for the match. He also record five shots, more than any other player for the game.
Ezeh even think say he don score, but VAR later cancel the goal after dem spot offside for the build-up.
Keçiörengücü first break the deadlock after just 13 minutes.
Odise Roshi burst forward on counterattack, dribble past two defenders and send dangerous cross inside the box.
Mame Diouf dey exactly where he suppose dey to meet the ball, and he power him header enter the net to put the visitors 1-0 up.
Only eight minutes later, Diouf strike again.
This time, na Francis Ezeh make the assist.
The Nigerian winger send sweet cross from the left side, and Diouf once again jump pass everybody to head the ball inside the net and double Keçiörengücü advantage.
Francis Ezeh nearly crown him fine performance with goal just before half-time, but VAR spoil the celebration after dem rule say offside happen for the build-up.
The Nigerian star continue to give the home defence serious problem after the break before he comot for the 80th minute. Enes Yilmaz come enter replace am.
With this performance, Ezeh don now get two goal contributions from five appearances this season — one goal and one assist. Him goal come for the opening game of the campaign.
Babajide Adeeko Carry Nigerian Footballers Abroad Matter Enter Spotlight
For England, Babajide Adeeko also make headline as the Nigerian midfielder score him first goal of the season to help Rochdale beat Shrewsbury 3-0 for Crown Oil Arena.
The 23-year-old midfielder open the scoring as Rochdale collect their first win since dem return to the EFL during the fourth round of their League Two campaign.
Rochdale show their attacking intentions after 20 minutes when Kane Taylor send cross inside the box for Dajaune Brown, but Brown header just miss the target.
The breakthrough finally come for the 33rd minute.
Emmanuel Dieseruvwe try him luck but Shrewsbury defence block the effort. Brown quickly react to the rebound.
With him back facing the goal, Brown lay the ball for Adeeko, and the Nigerian midfielder calmly use him right foot fire the ball pass Shrewsbury goalkeeper Will Brook.
Rochdale double their lead just before half-time.
Josh Ruffels make mistake, and Luke Hannant waste no time to punish am. Hannant collect Dieseruvwe pass and race straight toward goal without anybody disturbing am.
From about 18 yards, Hannant keep him cool head and lift the ball over Brook into the net.
After half-time, Shrewsbury try find way back into the match.
Joe Gbode send one shot across goal from difficult angle, but e no enter.
For the other end, Rochdale goalkeeper Nils Ramming need to bring out big save as he stop Will Boyle header from entering the net.
Rochdale finally kill the game for good in the 80th minute.
Substitute Jonny Smith burst forward from the right side before he calmly curl the ball beyond Brook and make am 3-0.
Adeeko remain for pitch for 87 minutes before Harvey Gilmour come replace am.
Adeeko born for Ireland to Nigerian parents. The Rochdale midfielder don also represent Ireland for youth level, and he still get chance to play for Nigeria Super Eagles if he choose to.
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Last Updated on September 2, 2026 2:23 pm by Hitvibz Media
Francis Ezeh Help Keçiörengücü Hammer Victory With Assist as Babajide Adeeko Score for Rochdale
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