The Nigerian international was a standout player for Trabzonspor as they chased a historic championship win last year
Trabzonspor vice president Faruk Hajharirol has revealed that his daughter had an argument with Nigerian striker Anthony Nwakaeme when he left the club in 2022, Soccernet.ng reported. .
Trabzonspor defied the odds and won the Turkish Super Lig title last year, ending their 38-year wait for a league title.
Nwakaeme played a pivotal role in this victory, scoring 13 goals and assisting a further 10 goals in just 30 league appearances.
However, Nwakaeme’s contract expires at the end of this season, and although the player and Trabzonspor expressed a desire to extend his contract, no compromise could be found.
The Nigeria international left Turkey in the summer and joined Al Faiha from Saudi Arabia on a free transfer.
Many Trabzon Spor fans, including the daughter of vice-president Hacihariloğlu, were disappointed that the club did not do everything possible to ensure that Nwakaeme remained in Trabzon.
The chief executive has finally revealed how Mr Nwakaeme’s resignation led to the breakdown of his relationship with his daughter.
In a BeinSports interview with Trabzonspor magazine, Hacihariloğlu said: “When my daughter heard that Nwakaeme, who had contributed so much to winning the championship, was leaving the team, she came to me and begged, “Dad, Don.” “Please don’t let Nwakaeme go.”
“No matter how hard I tried to explain the situation, she couldn’t understand or listen. In fact, she argued with me for a long time.
“He left. Then, when she calmed down, she learned the truth, hugged me, and agreed.”
After Nwakaeme left Trabzonpol, the champions lost the title the following season and finished 6th in the league.
Nwakaeme only played for Nigeria in the 1-1 draw against Algeria in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, but this season he played in 16 games for Al Faiha, scoring 5 goals and providing 1 assist. are recorded.
