Wilfred Ndidi has expressed his delight after making a winning start to life at Turkish giants Besiktas, while also moving to calm fears over an early injury scare.

The Super Eagles midfielder was handed a starting role in Besiktas’ 2-1 victory over Eyupspor on Sunday night, playing 70 minutes before being substituted after picking up a knock.

Electric Atmosphere

Speaking after the game, Ndidi praised the Besiktas faithful for their unwavering support.

> “The atmosphere was great. The support from our fans was fantastic. When the score was 1-1, we showed real team spirit and their backing pushed us to fight for the second goal. It was a great day, we feel fantastic.”

Injury Update

The 28-year-old reassured fans that his exit from the game was only precautionary.

> “It’s not a serious situation. It was just a cramp during the match. I was expecting it around the 60-70 minute mark. These kinds of things can happen in the first games of the season, but it’s nothing serious.”

Praise for Solskjaer

Ndidi also hailed new manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, highlighting how his tactical approach made his job easier on the pitch.

> “I know what our coach wants from me. The quality of the players ahead of me made my job easier. We were able to push forward and apply pressure in attack. Once we executed the coach’s plan, things improved for us.”

Ndidi’s performance will serve as a huge boost for Besiktas fans, who are eager to see him anchor their midfield as the season unfolds.