Dieumerci Ndongala played a pivotal role in Bandirmaspor’s 3-1 away win over bottom-placed Yeni Malatyaspor, providing a crucial assist as the Turkish second-tier side extended their unbeaten run to seven matches.
The Congolese international, who has steadily cemented his place in the squad, delivered a pinpoint pass late in the first half to set up Bandirmaspor’s second goal of the evening.
The assist marks his third of the season in just 14 appearances, highlighting his growing influence in the team’s promotion push.
Bandirmaspor entered the match determined to build on their recent strong form, and they did not disappoint.
The team dominated proceedings and took advantage of a struggling Yeni Malatyaspor side, who remain anchored to the bottom of the table.
With five matches remaining in the first phase of the campaign, every point has become crucial in the race for the play-offs.
Ndongala’s impact on the field was once again evident, as his attacking contributions continue to prove invaluable for the club.
His link-up play and vision have made him a reliable creative force for Bandirmaspor, who are eyeing a return to the Turkish top flight after coming close in previous seasons.
They reached the play-off final in their last attempt but narrowly missed out on promotion.
This latest win keeps Bandirmaspor firmly in the top five of the standings, with 55 points.
Their form—four wins and three draws in their last seven outings—has positioned them as serious contenders for promotion as the season nears its decisive stretch.
Bandirmaspor now turn their attention to their next fixture, a home clash against Iğdır FK on Monday, 14 April.
With confidence building and form peaking at the right time, the team will be eager to maintain momentum and strengthen their grip on a play-off spot.
For Ndongala, the performance marks another step forward in what has been a promising stint in Turkey.
As Bandirmaspor chase their long-awaited promotion dream, the Congolese winger’s creativity and consistency could prove to be a decisive factor in their journey.
