Ghanaian defender Alexander Djiku was all smiles after Fenerbahce secured a crucial 3-2 victory over Konyaspor in a hard-fought encounter on Monday evening. The match, held in Konya, saw a rollercoaster of goals, with Djiku playing the full 90 minutes and contributing to his team’s important win.

The game exploded into action early when Konyaspor’s Pedrinho found the net within the first minute, giving the hosts an early lead. However, Fenerbahce quickly responded through defender Mert Muldur, who leveled the score 13 minutes later. As the first half progressed, former Leicester City player Caglar Soyuncu put Fenerbahce ahead, but Konyaspor wasn’t backing down. Just before halftime, Blaz Kramer equalized, ensuring the game remained tied going into the break.

The second half saw more drama as Dusan Tadic’s clinical finish on the hour mark sealed the win for Fenerbahce, much to the delight of Djiku and his teammates. After the match, Djiku took to social media, expressing his joy and pride in the team’s collective effort: “Important win in a tough game. Great team effort. Thank you for your support.”

The victory is another step towards Fenerbahce’s push to catch up with Galatasaray at the top of the league. Djiku’s solid performance continues to be a crucial part of the team’s defensive strength. Meanwhile, his Ghanaian compatriot Emmanuel Boateng also featured for Konyaspor, playing 83 minutes before being substituted.