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Nwakaeme: Trabzonspor star honoured with statue in Turkey

In a bid to appreciate his contributions to the Black Sea Storm, the Nigeria international has been honoured with a statue in the Turkish city

Although Anthony Nwakaeme has represented Trabzonspor for only three seasons, the Nigeria international has been honoured with a statue in Turkey.

The monument was erected in Trabzonspor – the city where the 32-year-old striker’s club is based.

It depicts Nwakeme – in a Trabzonspor jersey - trying to kick a ball, with arms outstretched - although with a cap of club legend Ahmet Suat Ozyazci.

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Adem Birsen who is the brain behind the image claimed the construction took less than six months while explaining the motive behind it.