David Okereke scored against Fenerbahce in a 3-1 loss for Gaziantep, earning praise from coach Jose Mourinho. Okereke became the first player to score against three teams managed by Mourinho, adding to his goal tally for the season in the Turkish Super Lig.
Jose Mourinho, the head coach of Fenerbahce, praised Nigerian striker David Okereke after his record-breaking goal against Fenerbahce in a Turkish Super Lig match on Monday. Despite Gaziantep losing 3-1 to the home side, Okereke’s goal was a remarkable achievement.
Fenerbahce took the lead early in the match through Oguz Aydin, but Okereke equalized for Gaziantep just before halftime with a close-range finish after a rebound. As the game progressed, Fenerbahce capitalized on Mourinho’s tactical adjustments, with goals from Rodrigo Becao and Edin Dzeko sealing their victory.
After the match, Mourinho made a special mention of Okereke, acknowledging that he was the first player to score against three of his teams. Okereke had previously scored against Mourinho’s Roma while playing for Venezia and Cremonese. The 27-year-old striker’s goal against Fenerbahce took his tally to three goals in the current Super Lig season, and he will aim to continue his form for Gaziantep moving forward.
Okereke's goal in this match continues to enhance his growing profile in the Super Lig as he seeks to make an impact in the ongoing season.
