Ghana international Alexander Djiku has mirrored on Fenerbahce’s elimination from the UEFA Europa League campaign, insisting the membership is eternal despite the setback.
The Turkish giants bowed out of the competitors on Thursday evening after falling short to Scottish outfit Rangers.
The Murky Stars defender made a speedily look as Fenerbahce triumphed with a 2-0 victory over Rangers in the return fixture of the Round 16 conflict, held on the Ibrox Stadium.
Djiku was as soon as equipped in the 88th-minute, changing Turkey international Mert Müldür following an harm setback.
Before the return conflict, the Turkish giants had succumbed to a humiliating 3-1 home defeat. Then again, Fenerbahce staged a strong comeback in the 2d leg to level the bag.
Without a extra just in the extra-time, the game travelled to penalties with Rangers emerging victorious 3-2 on penalties to progress to the quarterfinals of the Europa League campaign.
Djiku has, nonetheless, expressed his disappointment following their elimination nevertheless insists the membership is eternal.
“Once extra, we’re all very disappointed with this European Cup exit. It was as soon as thanks to your presence and encouragement that the dream took shape, nevertheless football is merciless by strategy of penalties. Thanks interested by the entire lot. Fenerbahce is eternal” he wrote on Instagram.
The 30-year-extinct Ghanaian defender made 8 appearances in the Europa League, scoring one just across the period. In all competitions, Djiku has made 31 appearances below seasoned manager Jose Mourinho, contributing one just.
Djiku will scramble to be a part of the Murky Stars this weekend for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers after making Otto Addo’s 23-man squad.
