Ghanaian defender Alexander Djiku delivered a commanding performance in Fenerbahce’s 2-1 Europa League victory over Slavia Prague on Thursday. The Black Stars centre-back played the full match and was instrumental in securing the comeback win for the Turkish side.
Djiku’s leadership at the back was crucial in stabilizing Fenerbahce’s defence after a rocky start.
Slavia Prague took an early lead when Tomas Chory scored just seven minutes into the match, putting the home side in control.
However, Fenerbahce fought back in the second half, with Edin Dzeko and Youssef En Nesyri both finding the back of the net to turn the match in Fenerbahce’s favour.
Throughout the game, Djiku was a standout performer, earning the highest rating (7.3) among all defenders on the pitch.
His solid presence in central defence helped the team recover and mount a successful attack.
The victory was vital for Fenerbahce’s hopes of advancing in the competition, as the three points lifted them to 15th place in the Europa League standings.
Fenerbahce’s next step is to build on this result and continue their push for qualification to the knockout stages, with Djiku’s impressive performance serving as a key part of their defensive strength.
