Leke James notches brace on injury return for Sivasspor

By Saheed Afolabi

Leke James was on target for Sivasspor as they bowed 4-3 to Faith Karagumruk in the Turkish topflight encounter.

Nigeria forward James, who has been out of action since September 2022 came off the bench to score twice for his team in his first game since returning from injury for his Turkish side.

Caicedo had given Sivasspor the lead in the game before in the 27th minute before Diagne drag back Faith Karagumruk on level terms on the stroke of half time.

Diagne gave the host Faith Karagumruk the lead for the first time in the 53rd minute as Ozdoev made it 3-1 for Karagumruk few minutes later.

Diagne further compounded the woes of Sivasspor by completing his hat trick of the game in the 80th minute.

However, a late introduction of James brought succour to Sivasspor as he scored twice in the 82nd and 96th minute respectively but his effort was not enough to salvage a point for his visiting team.

James has now scored two goals in six appearance for Sivasspor this season. The Yigidos are ranked 13th on the Turkish Super Lig table raking 24 points from 23 matches as they are two points above the relegation zone.

Sivasspor will visit Istanbulspor AS in their next game on the ninth of March 2023 at the 4,491 capacity Necmi Kadioglu stadium, Istanbul, Turkey.