Nigerian striker Sani Gideon's team Akhisar Belediyespor escaped being relegated on the last day in the Turkish Super League after they defeated Orduspor away by 2-0 and finished 14th on the log with 42 points, two places above the drop zone.

Sani Gideon a former Magate FC academy player was happy with his team's performance in the just concluded season and  his experience in the top flight.

Speaking with allnigeriasoccer.com, he said "I feel good and happy that we finally escaped relegation,  we will continue from where we stopped this season come next season.

"I had some experience in the  Super league  and learning so many things from some players in the league, the likes of Lua Lua, Drogba, Zokora and Kalu Uche.''

Going further, Gideon talked about how injury kept him on the sidelines for most part of second stanza.

"I feel bad but there's nothing I can do about it,because its part of the game and it happens that I was not favored this season by going down with injury.

''Every player will want to play the full season without any problem."

Sani Gideon is being monitored by newly promoted Balikesirspor, Adana Demirspor and Denizlispor.

Owolabi Aleshinloye