time leading scorer with 41 goals in the Turkish
Republic of Northern Cyprus league on Saturday after
his team, Yenicami AÄŸdelen Kulubu secured a 3-6 win
over Baf Ülkü Yurdu.
Okoye who was on 37 goals before the last league
match wrapped up the season scoring four mind
blowing goals away from home against 11th placed Baf
Ülkü Yurdu, thus setting a new goal record in the
Northern Cyprus League.
With the 41 league goals scored, John has set a record
which may take ages to break in the Turkish Republic of
Northern Cyprus. His exploits in front of goal has
helped the North Nicosia club emerged as the
champions of the K-PET League 2016/17 season.
" I'm so happy with the new goal record I set in the
league and I want to thank God for this great thing he
has done for me.
" Scoring 41 league goals in my first season with my
club, It's an amazing achievement for a first timer. It
has never happened before in the league, it's the
highest number of goals scored by an individual in a
season," Okoye said.
He concluded by appreciating his teammates and
officials of the club " Goal scoring is not a one man
show, so I want to thank all my teammates and the
officials of the club for the support and words of
encouragement. I would not have achieved this feat if
they hadn't supported me."
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