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Papiss Cisse: Senegal striker ready for Fenerbahce competition

Papiss Cisse is unfazed by the competition at Fenerbahce, insisting that will propel him to compete for a place in the Yellow Canaries’ squad.

The 35-year-old reunited with his former boss Erol Bulut at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium after two seasons at Alanyaspor – where he scored 42 goals in 65 games.

At Fenerbahce, he will battle Tanzania's Mbwana Samatta, Enner Valencia, Mame Thiam, Sinan Gumus and Kemal Ademi for first-team action, a challenge the Newcastle United man is ready to take on.

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"From my point of view, it is gratifying to have such a competition.