Super Eagles striker, Henry Onyekuru is thrilled to score his first goal for Turkish champions, Galatasaray.
Onyekuru was introduced in the 61st minute as replacement for Selçuk Inan and eight minutes after entering the pitch, the unmarked striker scored confidently from close range after an inviting pass from Sinan Gumuş.
Onyekuru scored Fathi Terim’s only goal in their 2-1 defeat to Spanish club, Valencia.
It was his second pre-season game for Galatasaray following Wednesday’s 2-1 defeat to Dutch club, PSV Eindhoven.
Vezo Ruben and Tino Lato were on target for Valencia in the game.
Reacting to his first goal for Galatasaray, the Everton loanee tweeted : ”Preseason continues… it was great to score my first goal for the club seems like so long ago .. I can get used to this feeling again 😉 #Hardwork #Dedication #gala #valencia”.
In their next pre-season fixture, Henry and his teammates face Sakaryaspor on July 25.
Onyekuru is on loan at Galatasaray from English Premier League club, Everton.
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