Funsho Bamgboye, a member of Nigeria’s 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup-winning squad, has reignited his career in Turkey, scoring his first goal of the season for Hatayspor in their 3-1 victory over Gaziantep, according to Afrik-Foot.
Bamgboye’s strike serves as a testament to his resilience and potential for revival, drawing inspiration from fellow U-17 alumni Victor Osimhen. Bamgboye’s journey to prominence began alongside Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze, as the trio played pivotal roles in Nigeria’s U-17 World Cup triumph.
While Osimhen has risen to stardom, Bamgboye’s career had stalled until his recent resurgence in Turkey.Against Gaziantep, Bamgboye started on the bench but was introduced after just 18 minutes, replacing Kamil Corekci.
He swiftly made his presence felt, injecting energy into Hatayspor’s attack and contributing to their dominant display.Rui Pedro opened the scoring for Hatayspor in the 12th minute, and Bamgboye doubled their lead in the 35th minute, slotting home a Joelson Fernandes assist.
Gaziantep pulled one back through Deian Sorescu, but Hatayspor sealed the win with Strandberg’s 94th-minute strike.Bamgboye’s performance was impressive, with one shot on target, 42 touches, and an 80% pass accuracy rate. His defensive work rate was equally notable, winning five of 16 ground duels and succeeding in his only aerial duel.
The 25-year-old forward’s goal serves as a beacon of hope for his revitalized career. Drawing inspiration from Osimhen’s success, Bamgboye aims to continue his upward trajectory in Turkish football.
