Trabzonspor striker Caleb Ekuban happy to "entertain teammates" after scoring match-winner against Fatih Karagumruk

Published on: 04 January 2021

Trabzonspor striker Caleb Ekuban is delighted to have "entertained" his teammates after scoring the match winner in the side's 2-1 win over newbies Fatih Karagumruk  in the Turkish Super Lig at the weekend. 

The Ghana international snatched the winning goal in the 81st minute for their sixth win of the campaign.

It was his fourth goal in ten league appearances this term.

Just after the break, Anthony Nwakaeme opened the scoring for Trabzonspor on the road.

But Fatih Karagumruk managed to level through Jure Balkovec in the 70th minute.

And Ekuban, 26, is delighted to have stolen the match-winner to excites his teammates.

"When you do not play with your teammates, you spend more energy from the stands or at home. I wanted to reflect those same feelings on the field. My first goal was canceled. But I scored the winning goal and I'm happy," he said.

"My joy of goals was an act I made to entertain my teammates. The source of energy is my teammates. They fight when I lose the ball. I wanted to entertain them," he said.

Trabzonspor are now in seventh place on the table; seven points behind leaders Alanyaspor.

 

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