Black Stars stalwart defender Alexander Djiku starred in FC Fenerbache’s all-important win in Stockhorn against Swiss side FC Lugano in the first leg of the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League second round qualifying stage.
Former Manchester City forward Edin Dzeko’s hat-trick and Ferdi Kardioglu’s long-range strike set the perfect tone for two-time winning coach Jose Mourinho to get his European campaign with the Turks off to a flying start.
Regardless of Djiku’s solid partnership with Soyuncu at centre-back, the pair managed to limit FC Lugano to just three goals.
The Ghanaian international, ahead of the game, was confident of a successful outcome for his side.
He played full throttle to ensure Fenerbache would have the better advantage heading into the second leg next Wednesday.
