Super Eagles Star Joel Obi Tallies Sixth Goal Of The Season For Torino

Super Eagles midfielder, Joel Obi was among the goals for Torino in a 4-0 rout of Cagliari in their Serie A clash at the Sardegna Arena on Saturday.

The 26-year old who started on the bench on return from international duties with Nigeria rattled in a right footed shot from close range to the bottom right corner after connecting with a pass from teammate Andrea Belotti.

Iago Falqué had earlier opened the flurry of second half goals with Serbia's Adem Ljajić and Cristian Ansaldi all scoring before Obi scored toensure Walter Mazzari's side enjoyed their ninth win of the season.

The goal was the midfielder's sixth for the club this campaign in all competitions while he has equally laid on another two for his teammates.

With the latest victory, Torino continue their upsurge in the Italian topflight, sitting 10th with 39 points from 29 matches in the provisional standings.

Emmanuel Chinaza