Mikel Stars, Nwakaeme Subbed Off Early As Trabzonspor Beat Sivasspor To Go Top

Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi was in action for Trabzonspor who beat title rivals Sivasspor 2-1 in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday, Completesports.com reports.

The game was Mikel’s 16th top-flight appearance for Trabzonspor this season and gave a good account of himself for the title chasing team.

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Mikel’s Nigerian counterpart Anthony Nwakaeme who started the game was replaced in the 35th minute with a suspected injury.

Trabzonspor got off to a  good start after Alexander Sorloth opened scoring in the fourth minute.

An own goal by Caner Osmanpasa with two minutes remaining in the first half put Trabzonspor 2-0 ahead.

In the 93rd minute Mustapha Yatabare pulled a goal back for Sivasspor which only server as a consolation.

With the win, Trabzonspor move up the league table on 44 points and are a point ahead of second placed Istanbul Basaksehir, with a game in hand.

By James Agberebi 

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