Samuel Kalu scored twice as Botev Plodiv crushed Spartak Varna 5-0 in a decisive Bulgarian First League encounter. The former Super Eagles winger opened the scoring in the 18th minute before adding a second goal in the 53rd minute. His brace played a central role in securing a dominant victory for Plodiv, who needed the points to strengthen their survival chances. The win lifted Plodiv to eighth place in the league table with 36 points from 28 matches. With just two games remaining before the league splits into championship and relegation groups, the result keeps Plodiv clear of the relegation playoff zone.
Kalu's two goals weren't just about numbers—they came at moments when Plodiv needed momentum, showing he can still dictate games in high-pressure situations. When a winger delivers like this in a relegation battle, it shifts the weight from survival anxiety to belief. For a player once written off after injury setbacks, this performance reasserts his relevance at a critical stage.
