By Akeem Lawal
NIGERIA midfielder, Azubuike Okechukwu joined Brazilian
forward, Robinho and Senegalese striker, Demba Ba in celebrating the Turkish
Super Lig title after Istanbul Basaksehir defeated Kayserispor 1-0 on Sunday.
Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports that the former Nigeria U-23 Eagles captain who joined
Basaksehir on loan from Egyptian club Pyramids FC, featured in 17 league games
for the Turkish club this season.
“Yes. Turkish champions🏆🏅. Always with my
big bro❤️❤️
@Robinho,” he twitted alongside a picture with the former Manchester City
forward.
He also uploaded a picture of celebration with Demba Ba
with a caption, “Sleep who😏😏. Eyes still shinning 🏆🏅”.
The 23-year-old midfielder was, however, not involved as
they secured their 20th win of the season and secure the title with a game left
to play, thanks to a 19th minute strike by Mahmut Tekdemir.
The former Bayelsa United captain is now the fifth
Nigerian player to win the Turkish Super Lig title which is an incredible
achievement for the former youth international.
Emmanuel Emenike, former Super Eagles captain Joseph
Yobo, Henry Onyekuru and Uche Okechukwu are the other Nigerian players who also won the Super Lig title.
The victory sees Basaksehir move seven points clear of
second-place Trabzonspor who lost 4-3 at home to Konyaspor on Sunday, July 19.
Istanbul's latest win also ended the dominance of the
Super Lig’s top teams Fenerbahce, Galatasaray and Besiktas who have 54 titles
among them.
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