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Francis Ezeh and Chukwuma Akabueze were among the Nigerian goalscorers in Turkey on Wednesday, March 3, 2024, as action unfolded in the Turkish second division, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports<\/strong>. <\/p>\n It was a memorable day for Chukwuma Akabueze as the veteran midfielder scored his first-ever goal for Sanl\u0131urfaspor in a 2-1 home defeat to Adanaspor.<\/p>\n Akabueze, 35, who joined Sanl\u0131urfaspor from Miracle Degirmenlik SK in January, opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a stunning left-footed strike from outside the box into the bottom right corner. The goal is his first in nearly a year, following a difficult spell in his career.<\/p>\n \u015eanl\u0131urfaspor Chukwuma Emmanuel Akabueze ile s\u00f6zle\u015fme imzalad\u0131. pic.twitter.com\/1HFbtoP0kQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 TFF 1L\u0130G (@1lig_tff) January 30, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Sanl\u0131urfaspor\u2019s teenage sensation Uchenna Ogundu has dominated the headlines in recent weeks after breaking into the senior team following the departure of Olanrewaju Kayode to Esenler Erokspor.<\/p>\n However, it was Akabueze who stole the spotlight on Wednesday with a composed display.<\/p>\n Despite Akabueze\u2019s early goal, Adanaspor \u2014 struggling in the relegation zone \u2014 fought back with second-half strikes from Endri \u00c7eki\u00e7i and Fatih Kurucuk to claim all three points.<\/p>\n Akabueze, who scored Nigeria\u2019s only goal in a 1-0 friendly win over Kenya in 2007, now has one goal and one assist in seven league appearances for Sanl\u0131urfaspor.<\/p>\n Elsewhere at the \u00c7orum \u015eehir Stadyumu, Paul Mukairu impressed as Boluspor secured a 2-0 victory over \u00c7orum FK. The FC Copenhagen loanee played a crucial role as second-half goals from Jefferson and Oguz G\u00fc\u00e7tekin earned the visitors maximum points.<\/p>\n In Ankara, Francis Ezeh was among the goals for Ankara Ke\u00e7i\u00f6reng\u00fcc\u00fc in a dramatic 2-2 draw against Esenler Erokspor.<\/p>\n Francis Ezeh coming off the bench to score for Ankara. pic.twitter.com\/df4BBNJNHd<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Naija Ballers (@9ja_Ballers) February 22, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Ezeh broke the deadlock just before halftime with a tidy finish, but a Benhur Keser penalty brought the visitors level in the 73rd minute.<\/p>\n Super Eagles forward Olanrewaju Kayode, introduced as a second-half substitute, could not inspire his side to victory as Mame Diouf restored Ankara Ke\u00e7i\u00f6reng\u00fcc\u00fc\u2019s lead.<\/p>\n However, Esenler Erokspor\u2019s resilience paid off deep into stoppage time when Junior Fernandes snatched a late equaliser.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
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