Turkish Super League last weekend experienced a battle between two Nigerian players, as Nigeria International Kalu Uche's team Kasimpasa traveled to Akhisar Belediyespor, who have on their payroll unknown Nigerian striker Sani Gideon.<br /><br />Prior to the encounter, Uche's Kasimpasa had been unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions, and they maintained that form. Two second half goals in a space of 12 minutes by Hurmacı and Djalma decided the tie in favor of Kasımpaşa.<br /><br />Kalu Uche started the game while his compatriot Sani Gideon came in as second half substitute for Mehmet Yilmaz in the 69th minute and gave a good account of himself.<br /><br />In his post match comments to <b>allnigeriasoccer.com</b>, Gideon said: ''We played very well but were unlucky. Kasımpaşa made use of their chances, so it's just for us to learn from our mistakes and keep working harder. I believe we can be better in our next games.''<br /><br />Not every professional footballer has the opportunity to be on the same pitch with a player who has scored two goals in the world's premier football competition, the World Cup. <br /><br />''It was a great opportunity for me, being a young player, to play against Kalu Uche. After the game, we discussed and he encouraged me to keep working harder. I was impressed with his words of encouragement. Hopefully I will be at the top too, it is only a matter of time and chance,'' Gideon declared.<br /><br />22 - year - old Sani Gideon is yet to open his goal account in the Turkish championship. He has suited up for Akhisar Belediyespor 4 times.<br /><br /><b>Owolabi Aleshinloye</b><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />