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'I congratulate you' — Jose Mourinho hails Nigerian striker after record-breaking feat

Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho has singled out a Nigerian striker for huge praise after his performance in the Turkish Super Lig this past weekend.
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Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has saluted Nigerian striker David Okereke after his goalscoring display for Gaziantep against Fenerbahce at the weekend.

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This marked the third time the Nigerian striker scored a goal against a team managed by Mourinho.

Okereke equalised for Gaziantep just before half-time to take his tally for the season to 3 goals in 8 matches.

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Eventually, goals from Rodrigo Becao and Edin Dzeko sealed the win for Fenerbahce.

Mourinho hails Nigerian striker David Okereke

Speaking after the game, Jose praised Okereke, saying:

"I congratulate David Okereke. He is the first player to score against all three teams that I managed."

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Mourinho noted that Okereke has consistently performed well against his teams, adding:

"He scored against my teams while playing for Venezia, Cremonese and Gaziantep."

The 27-year-old, originally signed to Cremonese has spent the last 12 months on loan; first to Torino and now at Gaziantep for the rest of the season.

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