Ogu celebrates big win over rivals, Nwakaeme scores 10th goal

Nigeria midfielder, John Ogu, is excited with Hapoel Be’er Sheva win over title rivals, Beitar Jerusalem, in Saturday’s encounter at the Teddi Malicha Stadium in the Israeli top flight.

Beitar Jerusalem scored first through Ben Ezra in the 22nd minute but Be’er Sheva equalised through Hatem El Hamed two minutes after the break. They added the second five minutes later through Hanan Maman.

In the 64th minute Ben Sahar added the third while 10 minutes later another Nigeria international, Anthony Nwakaeme got the fourth to take the game beyond the home side. It was Nwakaeme’s 10th goal of the season from 27 appearances.

“Thank you lord for last night’s Win!!! 🙏🏼🙏,” Ogu wrote on his Twitter handle on Sunday.

Ogu, who received a yellow card in the game has made 27 league appearances scoring three times this season.

With the victory, Be’er Sheva are topping the table with 74 points from 33 matches while Beitar are second with 66 points.