Beşiktaş get back on track thanks to Ndidi’s header and a Tammy Abraham finish.
In a welcome return to winning form, Beşiktaş claimed a 2-0 victory away at Konyaspor in the Turkish Süper Lig, with Nigerian international Wilfred Ndidi opening his goal account for the club. Ndidi’s header in the 21st minute set the tone, as the Black Eagles showed both resilience and quality on the road.
Match Breakdown
From kick-off, Beşiktaş were disciplined and focused. In the 21st minute, they broke the deadlock when Ndidi rose highest from a corner kick to power a header past the Konyaspor goalkeeper. The home side responded by controlling sizeable possession in the first half, but the visitors maintained defensive organisation and did not relent.
In the second half, Konyaspor continued to press, but Beşiktaş held firm until the 72nd minute when Tammy Abraham converted a loose ball from close-range after a goalkeeping error to make it 2-0. With the cushion in place, Beşiktaş absorbed further pressure and saw out the match to record the win.
Match Stats
Scorers: Ndidi (21′), Abraham (72′)
Possession: Konyaspor 71.2% | Beşiktaş 28.8%
League position after: Beşiktaş moved to 6th in the standings with the win.
The Decisive Moment
The game-changer came early: Ndidi’s 21st-minute header gave Beşiktaş the lead and allowed them to dictate the match from a position of control. From there, the second goal by Abraham removed any doubt and let Beşiktaş manage the rest of the contest. The ability to turn a set-piece into a lead, then to convert a second chance under pressure, proved decisive.
What This Means for Both Teams
For Beşiktaş, the win ends a brief run without victory and reinforces their ambitions in the Süper Lig. Having a Nigerian midfielder like Ndidi contribute a goal adds extra value for their squad depth and global profile.
For Konyaspor, despite dominating possession, this match will feel like a missed chance. Inability to convert pressure into goals continues to undermine their season ambitions.
Reaction and What’s Next
Ndidi commented after the match: “The match went as planned. We knew it would be tough. We wanted to win, and we did. We’d worked on dead-ball arrangements in training. Everything we worked on in training paid off.”
Looking ahead, Beşiktaş will aim to build momentum and consolidate their league standing. Konyaspor must regroup, address their finishing and perhaps the tactical gap between possession and productivity. Stay with Hot Sports Scoops for exclusive Nigerian-focused sports coverage — home and abroad.