Super Eagles midfielder Ibrahim Olawoyin provided a crucial assist as Çaykur Rizespor secured an impressive 3-0 victory over Kayserispor in the Turkish Süper Lig on Sunday.
The assist marked his second of the season, underscoring his growing influence within the team and the league.
Rizespor took the lead late in the first half when Olawoyin set up Emrecan Bulut, who scored with just three minutes remaining before the break.
Ali Sowe doubled the advantage in the 73rd minute, giving Rizespor a commanding 2-0 lead.
Kayserispor's situation worsened when Stéphane Bahoken received his marching orders after picking up a second yellow card.
Rizespor capitalised on the numerical advantage, with Sowe netting his second of the game and Rizespor's third, sealing the win in emphatic fashion.
Olawoyin now boasts one goal and two assists this season, steadily cementing his place as a key figure for the club.
The victory lifts Rizespor to eighth on the Süper Lig table with 19 points from 13 games.
Ibrahim Olawoyin vs Kayserispor: Performance in numbers
Olawoyin was heavily involved in Rizespor’s attacking and midfield play, registering 51 touches during his time on the pitch.
His passing was particularly effective, completing 25 of his 30 attempted passes, resulting in an impressive 83% success rate.
Among these, two were key passes that created scoring opportunities for his teammates.
The midfielder’s creativity was on display as he recorded one successful dribble from two attempts.
His assist for Emrecan Bulut’s goal late in the first half demonstrated his vision and ability to execute under pressure.
Olawoyin showed resilience in contesting duels throughout the match. On the ground, he battled in 21 challenges, winning seven.
In aerial duels, he was particularly effective, winning three of the four headers he contested.
Olawoyin also contributed defensively, demonstrating his versatility.
He made one clearance and one interception while completing three successful tackles, further highlighting his ability to impact the game in multiple areas.
