Nigerian forwards Gift Orban and Yira Sor both scored for Amedspor, but their efforts were not enough to prevent a 4-3 loss to Galatasaray at RAMS Park on Saturday night.
Key takeaways
- Orban struck Amedspor’s second goal in the 65th minute of the seven-goal match.
- The forward has produced 10 goals and four assists across 14 league appearances this season.
- Sor scored the visiting side’s third goal, taking his tally for the campaign to two.
- Galatasaray’s Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen was unavailable because of an injury.
Nigerian players make an impact despite defeat
Amedspor put up a strong attacking showing against Galatasaray, with Nigerian pair Orban and Sor contributing to all three of the visitors’ goalscorers’ output in the narrow defeat.
Orban found the net in the 65th minute to register Amedspor’s second strike of the evening. The goal added to an impressive league return for the attacker, who has now recorded 10 goals alongside four assists in 14 appearances this term.
Sor later scored Amedspor’s third goal in the contest. It was the Nigerian player’s second goal of the season for the smaller club.
Osimhen absent for Galatasaray
Galatasaray had to play without Victor Osimhen, as the Nigerian international striker missed the match through injury.
