Super Eagles’ Awaziem goes from villain to hero as Split end losing streak

Awaziem scored a goal and conceded a late penalty as Hajduk defeated Lokomotiva 2-1 at home.

The summer signing, who joined the club on loan from Boavista, opened the scoring just after the half-hour mark.

It was the first goal for the club and in the season for the 25-year-old ball-playing defender.

He featured from start to finish, completed the most passes, made 10 recoveries, three (3) interceptions and won two aerial duels.

The Croatian side ended a run of three consecutive defeats with a hard-fought 2-1 win at home.

Hajduk lost 4-2 in the Europa Conference League playoff in midweek but quickly bounced back at home.

Awaziem got them off to the perfect start when he put them ahead just after the half-hour mark.

Lukas Grgic doubled their advantage six minutes later to give them a 2-0 lead heading into the break.

The second half was a keenly contested affair but the away side got a lifeline when Nigerian defender Awaziem conceded a penalty.

Sandro Kulenovic stepped up to the plate to convert to pull one back for the away side, ensuring a frantic final 15 minutes.

But Awaziem and his teammates held on for the victory which sees them halt a run of three consecutive defeats.

Split move up to fourth on the table with nine points, three ahead of Lokomotiva which sits fifth.