Sports News of Thursday, 23 October 2025

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Beşiktaş boss Yalçın praises Ndidi after goal in win over Konyaspor

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Beşiktaş manager Sergen Yalçın has lavished praise on Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi following his impressive display against Konyaspor in the Turkish Süper Lig.

Ndidi scored the opening goal as Beşiktaş secured a 2–0 away victory over Konyaspor on Wednesday, October 22.

The former Leicester City midfielder netted his first goal for the club with a header in the 21st minute before Tammy Abraham added the second in the 73rd minute.

Yalçın commended the Super Eagles midfielder in his post-match remarks published on the club’s official website.

“Ndidi scored a fantastic goal from a set piece. We’ve been working diligently on set pieces, and we were very happy with this. Winning and getting three points were crucial — our morale has been boosted,” Yalçın said.

“The performance we’ve shown so far isn’t yet that of a great team, and we’re aware of that. We understand our fans’ expectations — it’s not easy. We’re a new team, and we know our fans are hurting.”

The victory moved Besiktas to sixth position on the Turkish Super Lig table.

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