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OPTA: Onyekuru is the fastest player in turkey

Nigerian striker, Henry Onyekuru was named the fastest player in the Turkish Super Lig, according to sport analytics company OPTA.

OPTA measured the speed of players in the Turkish top flight with the Galatasaray winger clocking 32kph over 20 meters to be ranked at the top of the speed list.

Onyekuru who is on loan at the Istanbul-based club from Premier League side Everton has scored 11 goals and three assists in 24 Super Lig appearances.

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Biyi Akangbe

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