By Dayo Awoniyi
Nigeria forward Olanrewaju Kayode rolled back the years with a commanding display as he struck twice in Erokspor’s emphatic 4–1 victory over Hatayspor in the Turkish Lig 1.
The 31-year-old striker, who previously featured in the Turkish Super Lig with Sivasspor and Gaziantep, needed just eight minutes to make his mark, firing home the opener.
He later sealed the win in the 71st minute, capping off Erokspor’s four-goal haul and taking his personal tally to three goals this campaign.
Kayode’s experience and sharp finishing continue to make him a vital figure in Erokspor’s promotion push, providing both leadership and a clinical edge in the frontline.
Hatayspor’s only response came through former Golden Eaglets winger Funsho Bamgboye, who found the net but could not spark a comeback.
The victory lifts Erokspor to third place in the standings with 10 points from five matches, just two adrift of leaders Çorum.
The result not only preserves their strong early-season momentum but also underlines their credentials as genuine contenders for promotion to the Turkish topflight.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
