Super Eagles midfielder Ibrahim Olawoyin has been named in the Turkish Super Lig Team of The Week for match-day 20 by multiple platforms, after inspiring his club’s 3-2 win over Adana Demirspor on Sunday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Olawoyin scored a goal plus one assist in the game to help Caykur Rizespor claim their eighth win of the season.
The 27-year-old opened the scoring in the 30th minute with a clinical finish into the bottom corner following a clever assist from Casper Højer. Shortly after the break, the Nigerian set up Ali Sowe with a perfectly weighted through ball for Rizespor’s second.
As a result of his excellent display for Rizespor, he was named in midfield in the Sofascore, BeIN Sport, Who Scored and Super Lig Communio Teams of The Week.
The former Enugu Rangers star showcased his all-around ability, completing 53 touches, 26 accurate passes (81 per cent), and one key pass.
Olawoyin was successful in three of five dribble attempts, created one big chance, and contributed defensively with nine ground duels won and one aerial duel.
The performance marked the former Rangers International star’s return to the starting lineup after recovering from an injury he suffered against Besiktas on January 3.
This season, he has two goals and three assists in 18 league games.
The win lifted Rizespor to eighth position on the log ahead of a very awkward trip to title-chasing Fenerbahçe next weekend.
