Ibrahim Olawoyin: Super Eagles star scores for Rizespor in 2-0 win against Gaziantep

Çaykur Rizespor clinched a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Gaziantep in the Turkish Süper Lig on Saturday, May 3, 2025.

The match at Çaykur Didi Stadium unfolded as a tactical battle, with both teams struggling to break the deadlock in the first half

30-year-old Gambian striker on loan from FC Rostov, Ali Sowe found the back of the net twice in the first half but was ruled out by VAR.

There were no goals in a tightly contested first half encounter between Rizespor and Gaziantep.

Rizespor, sitting 14th in the league, dominated possession but found Gaziantep at 12th difficult to break down in defense.

The second half saw Rizespor ramp up the pressure, with coach İlhan Palut making adjustments to stretch Gaziantep’s backline.

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Gaziantep featured Nigerian striker David Okereke who was in action for 62 minutes before being substituted for Ghana's Emmanuel Boateng.

Sowe finally broke the deadlock in the 77th minute assisted by Nigerian forward Ibrahim Olawoyin.

As Gaziantep pushed for an equalizer, Rizespor capitalized on the counter in the 94th minute, with Ibrahim Olawoyin sealing the victory this time assisted by Sowe.

Olawoyin now has four goals in the league as he makes his case for the Super Eagles squad ahead of the next international break.