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Trabzonspor’s Ogenyi Onazi dedicates goal to newborn daughter

The Super Eagles midfielder was on target in the Turkish topflight league for the first time in twelve months and has dedicated the goal to his child

Ogenyi Onazi has dedicated his first league goal for the 2017-18 season to his newborn daughter named, Makayla.

The 25-year-old is delighted to have ended his 12-month goal drought in Trabzonspor’s 3-1 win over Genclerbirligi at the Şenol Güneş Stadium on Sunday.

The Nigeria international came off the bench for Burak Yılmaz in the 88th minute and impressed two minutes later, to seal victory for the Black Sea Storm.

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Onazi could not hide his happiness as Ersun Yanal’s men secured maximum points and dedicated his goal to Makayla as a gift.

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