Half-century mark: Nifty Super Eagles star hits new high in Turkey

Super Eagles winger Ibrahim Olawoyin made his 50th Turkish Super Lig appearance for Caykur Rizespor in their 1-1 draw against Besiktas on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports.

Olawoyin joined Rizespor from A. Keciörengücü for €245,000 in January 2023. The 27-year-old, known for his incredible dribbling ability, has impressed since he joined Rizespor.

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He has registered 11 goals and seven assists in 55 appearances across all competitions. On Saturday, he started for his side when they welcomed Besiktas to Caykur Didi Stadyumu. He had a decent showing in the first half before he was taken off in the 51st minute.

According to Oga Nla Media, that was Olawoyin’s 50th appearances in the league for Rizespor.

Rizespor currently sit 10th in the Super Lig with 21 points after 17 games. Olawoyin has registered one goal and two assists in 16 league appearances.

Last season, the 27-year-old winger registered eight goals and three assists in 36 league appearances. So, his numbers have dropped significantly. He will be looking to start churning out impressive performances and help Rizespor climb up the Super Lig table.

Olawoyin made Super Eagles debut in 2019, and he has made two appearances since then.

This post was last modified on January 4, 2025 4:12 pm

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