Nigerian Striker scores on competitive debut for Cremonese

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David Okereke scored on his competitive debut for Cremonese in their 3-2 home win against Serie B club Ternana, in round 64 of the Coppa Italia on Monday.

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Okereke netted in the 22nd minute to put his newly promoted Serie A side 2-0 ahead.

Ternana fought back to level up at 2-2 after scoring two quick goals on 54 and 57 minutes.

But Cremonese scored what proved to be the winner on the hour mark to advance into the next round.

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Okereke joined Cremonese in the summer transfer window from Belgian giants Club Brugge.

He spent last season on loan to Venezia who eventually got relegated to the second-tier of Italian football.