Emmanuel Emenike has revealed Samuel Eto'o's first Chelsea goal lifted him to also score his first goal for Fenerbahce.
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Last week,Eto'o scored his first goal for Chelsea against Cardiff City after going several games without a goal. And Nigeria international striker Emenike followed suit the next day with the winner at Erciyesspor, before he scored twice on Friday to ensure his Turkish club stay top of the table. He has now scored three goals since his big-money switch to Turkey from Spartak Moscow of Russia in the summer.
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"I was lifted when I watched Samuel Eto'o celebrating his first goal for Chelsea after he had gone some games without a goal. My spirit was lifted and I got my first goal after that for Fenerbahce. He is a friend and brother, we have same vision and wear same jersey number too," Emenike specially told mtnfootball.
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The AFCON 2013 top scorer revealed that hard work,dedication and self belief have helped change his fortunes in front of goal. "It is obvious that as a striker my job is to score goals. I love playing as a point man because that is when you will see my best, aside that I think hard work, self belief and focus are really paying off for me," he said. On the number of goals he wishes to score for the Turkish giants this term, Emenike said he just hopes to keep getting the goals. "I think it is too early to set a goals' target, so I won't set any now, but I am confident of getting more goals for my club and I won't relent," he further said.
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"On my arrival here, right from the airport, the fans and everybody here gave me a rousing welcome.
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They have great confidence in me to get the goals.
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"They have been supportive even when I was not getting the goals, so it is a special moment for me whenever I see great fans celebrating my goals. I am happy with my form and hope to make them happier."
Samuel Eto'o is surely a great inspiration when it comes to other African footballers. He is already a legend in football