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Onyekuru bags a brace in Galatasaray’s 4-2 win

Nigerian striker, Henry Onyekuru made the difference when Galatasaray faced Sivasspor in a Super Lig game, where he scored two much needed goals to help his team seal a win at home.

The brace took his tally to six in 15 league appearances this season.

Onyekuru’s 51st-minute goal put Galatasaray back in front after losing their lead in the first half.

He then went on to score what turned out to be the winner in the 69th minute through a ball to him by Derdiyok.

Commenting on his performance, the 22-year-old forward took to twitter to to express his joy

Nice to get a couple early presents before Christmas ⚽ ⚽ 🎁 and the 3 points!🎄MERRY CHRISTMAS

Henry Onyekuru @henryconyekuru

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