Vincent Aboubakar, the renowned striker for Besiktas, has marked his triumphant return to the pitch after a brief period of suspension from the club. Alongside four teammates, Aboubakar faced dismissal from Besiktas on December 10, citing “poor performance and inconsistency within the team.” Following a period of reflection, forgiveness, and recovery from an injury sustained during the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), the prolific scorer for the Indomitable Lions is back in action.
The Cameroonian striker, who holds the distinguished title of the second-highest goal-scorer in the history of the Cameroonian national team, made a notable comeback on Monday during the 26th day of the Turkish championship.
Besiktas faced Konyaspor at the Tüpraş Stadyumu, where Aboubakar donned the Aigles Noirs jersey once again. Although his playing time was limited to ten minutes, entering the field under the direction of the new coach Fernando Santos, it was undoubtedly a breath of fresh air for the 32-year-old striker.
This brief yet impactful return raises expectations for more significant contributions, possibly even earning a starting position in the upcoming match on Sunday, February 25, where Besiktas will face Istanbulspor, currently positioned at the bottom of the Turkish championship table.
While Aboubakar’s opponents in the next international window scheduled for March are yet to be defined, witnessing his return to the pitch is undeniably encouraging after two tumultuous months involving both his club suspension and injury.
The prolific striker, with 37 goals in 100 caps, is poised to play a pivotal role for both Besiktas and the Cameroonian national team in the upcoming challenges.
