Rizespor defender Godfrey Oboabona is inching closer to earning himself a starting shirt for the clash with Bursaspor this weekend after scoring in the second round of the Turkish Cup tie against TekirdaÄŸspor on Tuesday afternoon.<br /><br />The Nigeria international opened scoring for Rizespor in the 16th minute, as the Super Lig side thrashed part-timers TekirdaÄŸspor 5 - 1. <br /><br />Speaking to <b>allnigeriasoccer.com</b> immediately after the tie, Oboabona has stated that Rizespor made sure their opportunities were converted, which proved the difference.<br /><br />&ldquo;It was not an easy game, it is just that we took our chances. I scored through a header from a corner kick. I thank God the game went well, and I want to thank God for this victory.<br /><br />&ldquo;This is just the beginning of the competition and I pray we go far, &rdquo; Godfrey Oboabona told <b>allnigeriasoccer.com.</b><br /><br />The former Sunshine Stars skipper has notched up four goals in all competitions since his switch to Turkey in the summer of 2013.<br />