Olanrewaju Kayode made an immediate impact on his debut for Esenler Erokspor, scoring the decisive goal in their 1-0 home victory over Adanaspor in the Turkish TFF First League.
The Nigerian forward’s crucial strike at the Esenler Stadium on Saturday not only secured all three points but also ended Erokspor’s troubling four-game winless run, Footballrover reports.
Olanrewaju Kayode’s timely strike lifts Erokspor
In the 55th minute, Olanrewaju Kayode delivered when it mattered most, helping Erokspor bounce back after suffering two defeats and two draws in their last four outings.
The win was vital for the newly promoted side, pushing them up to 14th place with 26 points after 20 league matches.
Kayode, once a promising Super Eagles forward and a former Manchester City player, joined Erokspor from fellow Turkish TFF First League side Şanlıurfaspor.
During his brief six-month stint with Şanlıurfaspor, the 31-year-old forward scored seven goals and provided two assists in 15 appearances.
What’s next for Kayode and Erokspor?
Having lifted Erokspor with his debut goal, Olanrewaju Kayode is now focused on helping the team secure its place in the league following their promotion from the TFF Second League last season.
The team’s next challenge will be against Yeni Malatyaspor, where Kayode will aim to continue his impressive start.
Erokspor’s narrow victory could be a turning point in their campaign, and Kayode’s experience might be the catalyst they need to move further up the table.
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