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Orban, Sor Win Battle of Four Nigerians in Turkish Super Lig

Nigerian international forwards, Gift Orban and Yira Sor, provided the ammunitions with which newly promoted Amedspor SK restated its claim to play amongst the big boys of the Turkish Super

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Nigerian footballers Gift Orban and Yira Sor led newly promoted Amedspor SK to a comeback victory over Trabzonspor in the Turkish Super Lig. Despite starting the match level, Trabzonspor's Mohamed Salah scored an early goal in the 11th minute. However, Amedspor responded in the second half, with Sor equalizing in stoppage time before halftime.

Trabzonspor's goalkeeper Andre Onana made a crucial save, but Orban scored the decisive rebound in the 90th minute. This win secures Amedspor's promotion to the Turkish top division, placing them second from last season's league with 74 points from 38 matches.

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