Ndidi’s Thunder Header Ignites Besiktas: First Goal Seals Epic Turkish Triumph

Super Eagles star Wilfred Ndidi marked his maiden Besiktas goal with a towering 21st-minute header from a corner, powering the Black Eagles to a gritty 2-0 away win over Konyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Wednesday night. Freshly minted vice-captain Ndidi bossed midfield alongside skipper Orkun Kökcü, who assisted the opener, earning a stellar 8.2 Sofascore rating with 39 touches, 4/4 duels won, and key defensive stops. Ex-Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham doubled the lead in the 73rd, pouncing on a defensive lapse to silence critics and clinch the points.

Post-match, the 28-year-old Ndidi hailed the squad’s prep: “The match went as planned. We knew it would be tough… We worked hard on dead-ball arrangements in training, and everything paid off. This gave us momentum.” Konyaspor pressed hard, dominating second-half possession, but Besiktas’ backline, bolstered by Ersin Destanoğlu’s saves, held firm.

The result vaults Besiktas to sixth with 16 points from nine games, reigniting title hopes under Sergen Yalçın. X is buzzing with praise: “Ndidi’s header since 2019, pure class!” one fan gushed, while others hailed Abraham’s “silencer.”

Next up: Kasimpasa on Sunday.