Jose Mourinho, the head coach of Fenerbahce, has commended Super Eagles striker, David Okereke for achieving a unique milestone.
Okereke became the first player to score against three different teams managed by Mourinho, following Gaziantep’s 3-1 loss to Fenerbahce on Monday.
During the match, Okereke scored a first-half equalizer, responding quickly after Oguz Aydin put Gaziantep ahead.
This goal marked Okereke’s ability to score against teams coached by Mourinho across multiple leagues.
Cyber Reporters reports that previously, he had scored against Mourinho’s Roma while playing for Venezia in Serie A and against Cremonese.
Mourinho acknowledged Okereke’s accomplishment in a post-match interview saying, “I congratulate David Okereke. He is the first player to score against all three teams that I managed.”
Despite Okereke’s historic goal, Fenerbahce secured the win with decisive second-half contributions from Rodrigo Becao and Edin Dzeko.
This latest goal for Okereke was his third in the current Turkish Super Lig season, reinforcing his reputation as a reliable goalscorer.
Mourinho’s tactical changes after halftime played a crucial role in dismantling Gaziantep’s defensive structure, which had initially held strong.
These adjustments denied Okereke’s side the chance to walk away with what would have been a memorable point from an away match.
Okereke’s achievement is a testament to his skills and ability to perform well against top teams. His goal-scoring record continues to impress, and he remains a key player for Gaziantep in the Turkish Super Lig.
The match highlighted the tactical prowess of Mourinho, who made crucial adjustments to secure the win for Fenerbahce.
The victory marked an important win for the team, and they will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches.
