Opoku Produces defensive masterclass as Kasimpasa beat Alanyaspor

Ghana international Nicolas Opoku delivered an assured and commanding performance at the heart of defence as Kasimpasa secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Alanyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig.

The 28-year-old centre-back played the full match at the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadyumu, producing a composed display to help his side keep a crucial clean sheet in a tightly contested encounter.

Opoku’s authority at the back proved decisive. He marshalled the defence with confidence, reading the game well and neutralising attacking threats as Kasimpasa held on for an important win on home soil.

The former FC Metz and Udinese Calcio defender was equally influential in possession, recording 61 touches and completing 46 of his 51 passes, highlighting his role in building play from the back.

Defensively, Opoku was near faultless. He won all of his ground and aerial duels, underlining both his physical dominance and positional awareness throughout the match. His efforts earned him a 7.2 rating on analytics platform FotMob.

It is the latest in a string of consistent performances from the Ghanaian, who has now made 27 league appearances this season and established himself as a key figure in Kasimpasa’s defensive setup.

Opoku’s steady rise reflects a player who has combined discipline with experience, continuing to grow into one of Ghana’s most reliable defensive options in European football.

With displays such as this, he is reinforcing his reputation as a dependable presence at the back, both for club and country.