UCL Qualifiers: Alexander Djiku Celebrates Fenerbahce Teammates After Win Against Lugano

• Alexander Djiku and his Fenerbahce teammates have celebrated moving ahead in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers
• The Ghanaian international played a key role as the Turkish side recorded a come-from-behind win over the Swiss giants
• The former Super Lig champions will face French Ligue 1 side Lille for a place in the next stage of the Champions League

Black Stars centre-back Alexander Djiku helped Fenerbahce bounce back from a goal down to beat Swiss giants Lugano and progress in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers.

The Ghanaian international and his team, led by Jose Mourinho, have recorded back-to-back victories in Europe, with The Special One maintaining his 100% start to life in Turkey.

Following a quick start from the visitors, Hadj Mahmoud opened the scoring for Lugano after just seven minutes.

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However, former Manchester City striker, Eden Dzeko, levelled on the hour mark for the hosts, as reported by Euro Sport.

With effectively the final kick of the match, Sebastien Szymanski delivered the last-gasp winner for the Turkish giants.

Djiku impressed for Fenerbahce, playing a starring role in defence for the former Turkish Super Lig champions.

His team will next face French side Lille in the third round of qualifiers, aiming for a place in the UCL group stages.

Djiku praises Fenerbache's fighting spirit

The Ghana international took to social media to celebrate his teammates after a masterful display in front of their fans in Turkey.

"Fighting spirit. Next round," he posted, tagging the Champions League X handle as well as his club's handle.

Djiku joined Fenerbahce last summer from French outfit Strasbourg and instantly became a fan favourite with his swashbuckling performances.

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He played a huge role last season, but his team narrowly missed out on the Super Lig title to rivals, Galatasaray, by just three points.

Djiku excited to play under Mourinho

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported on Djiku giving feedback on his experience under new coach, Mourinho, so far.

The Ghanaian has been a regular figure at Fenerbahce since joining them from Strasbourg last summer.

Djiku also praised Mourinho, a legendary manager, after his move to the Turkish giants was confirmed.

Source: YEN.com.gh