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Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho has singled out a Nigerian striker for huge praise after his performance in the Turkish Super Lig this past weekend.
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has saluted Nigerian striker David Okereke after his goalscoring display for Gaziantep against Fenerbahce at the weekend.
Mourinho's men won the game 3-1, with Okereke scoring the only goal for his side.
This marked the third time the Nigerian striker scored a goal against a team managed by Mourinho.
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Okereke equalised for Gaziantep just before half-time to take his tally for the season to 3 goals in 8 matches.
Eventually, goals from Rodrigo Becao and Edin Dzeko sealed the win for Fenerbahce.
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Speaking after the game, Jose praised Okereke, saying:
"I congratulate David Okereke. He is the first player to score against all three teams that I managed."
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Mourinho noted that Okereke has consistently performed well against his teams, adding:
"He scored against my teams while playing for Venezia, Cremonese and Gaziantep."
The 27-year-old, originally signed to Cremonese has spent the last 12 months on loan; first to Torino and now at Gaziantep for the rest of the season.
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