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Glory Ogbonna scores vital goal for Besiktas in five goal thriller against Fatih Vatan Spor

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Glory Ogbonna scores vital goal for Besiktas in five goal thriller against Fatih Vatan Spor

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria defender, Glory Ogbonna scored a crucial goal for Turkish women’s Super Lig side, Besiktas as her Club recorded a 3-2 win over Fatih Vatan Spor on Sunday.

Donjeta Halilaj broke the deadlock for the host in the second minute of play.

The visitors responded in the 21st minute with the equaliser from Esra Manya.

Two minutes into the second half, Minela Gacarina restored Beskitas’ lead.

Ogbonna extended the lead by two goal margin in the hour mark.

Peritan Bozdag reduced Fatih Vatan Spor’s deficit but it couldn’t stop Besiktas from victory.

Ogbonna has scored two goals for Besiktas this season in the league.

Besiktas occupy the third position in the league with 52 points after 25 games, 15 points behind league leaders, Fomget GSK and Fenerbahce.

They will conclude their league campaign against Hakkarigucu Spor on May 4, 2025.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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