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'I want to play in attack' - Peter Olayinka says after scoring ten minutes into APOEL home debut
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'I want to play in attack' - Peter Olayinka says after scoring ten minutes into APOEL home debut

Peter Olayinka scored ten minutes into his APOEL home debut as the Cypriot First Division giants defeated Francis Uzoho's Omonia 1-0 in the Nicosia derby staged at the GSP Stadium on Sunday, February 22.The breakthrough for the Blue and Yellow arrived in the 81st minute when Olayinka calmly finished from inside the box to make it 1–0, and APOEL held on until the final whistle to seal a memorable victory in the Derby of the Eternal Enemies.Three months after leaving Red Star Belgrade by mutual consent, the Nigeria international joined APOEL as a free agent, signing a short-term deal until the...

February 24, 2026
Rohr Takes Final Decision On Eagles Stars Onazi, Abdullahi Shehu Ahead Of Trip To Tunisia
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Rohr Takes Final Decision On Eagles Stars Onazi, Abdullahi Shehu Ahead Of Trip To Tunisia

Two Turkish-based players will certainly not feature for the Super Eagles when they meet Libya in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Tuesday, with manager Gernot Rohr confirming that Eddy Onaz...

Oct 14, 2018
Iwobi Stars, Ighalo Top Marksman, Jury is Out On Aina: Six Takeaways From Nigeria's Win Vs Libya
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Iwobi Stars, Ighalo Top Marksman, Jury is Out On Aina: Six Takeaways From Nigeria's Win Vs Libya

Nigeria's quest to qualify for the 2019 Africa Nations Cup in Cameroon was enhanced Saturday evening with an emphatic 4-0 win over Libya at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium, Uyo. Izuchukwu Okosi...

Oct 13, 2018
Rohr Worried About Ekong, Balogun, Aina, Collins Despite Huge Win Vs Libya
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Rohr Worried About Ekong, Balogun, Aina, Collins Despite Huge Win Vs Libya

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that he is worried about his defenders despite their huge win over Libya on match day three of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Former Watford man Odion I...

Oct 13, 2018
Super Eagles Player Ratings Vs Libya: Ighalo Stands Tallest; Iwobi, Collins, Etebo Impress; Aina Overcomes Shaky Start
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Super Eagles Player Ratings Vs Libya: Ighalo Stands Tallest; Iwobi, Collins, Etebo Impress; Aina Overcomes Shaky Start

Odion Ighalo produced a brilliant performance to score a  hat-trick for the Super Eagles as they downed Libya 4-0 in Uyo on Saturday afternoon. Here's how allnigeriasoccer.com rated the Super ...

Oct 13, 2018
Nigeria 4 Libya 0: Ighalo Nets First International Hat-Trick, Samuel Kalu Scores Brilliant Curler
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Nigeria 4 Libya 0: Ighalo Nets First International Hat-Trick, Samuel Kalu Scores Brilliant Curler

Odion Ighalo grabbed an excellent hat trick as Nigeria showed ruthlessness with a 4-0 victory over Libya in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on Saturday.The Super Eagles were awarded a pena...

Oct 13, 2018
Crotone's Benali, New York City's Shradi Start As Libya Announce Starting XI Vs Nigeria
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Crotone's Benali, New York City's Shradi Start As Libya Announce Starting XI Vs Nigeria

The Libyan Football Federation have announced the Mediterranean Knights' starting line-up before their meeting with Nigeria in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International ...

Oct 13, 2018
Ex-AFOTY Ikpeba: Positive Spirit In Nigeria Camp Will Ensure Win Over Libya
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Ex-AFOTY Ikpeba: Positive Spirit In Nigeria Camp Will Ensure Win Over Libya

Former Nigeria international and 1997 African Footballer of the Year Victor Nosa Ikpeba on Saturday expressed belief that the Super Eagles will overcome the threat of Libya in today's 2019 Africa Cup ...

Oct 13, 2018
Ex-Arsenal Star Ajayi, Idowu Not In Eagles 18; Aina, Success Bench; Rohr Opts For 4-2-1-3 Formation
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Ex-Arsenal Star Ajayi, Idowu Not In Eagles 18; Aina, Success Bench; Rohr Opts For 4-2-1-3 Formation

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has dropped six players from the match day squad for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya, including Trabzo...

Oct 13, 2018
Iwobi, Ndidi, Etebo, Balogun Start As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs Libya
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Iwobi, Ndidi, Etebo, Balogun Start As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs Libya

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has announced his starting line-up for Saturday's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report. The German has opted...

Oct 13, 2018
Onazi Rules Himself Out Of AFCONQ Vs Libya; What Other Super Eagles Stars Are Saying
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Onazi Rules Himself Out Of AFCONQ Vs Libya; What Other Super Eagles Stars Are Saying

Trabzonspor midfielder Eddy Onazi has confirmed that he will play no part in the Super Eagles match day three 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya at the Godswill Akpabio International S...

Oct 13, 2018
Rohr Holds Final Meeting With Super Eagles Stars After Team Walk
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Rohr Holds Final Meeting With Super Eagles Stars After Team Walk

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Gernot Rohr will hold a final team meeting with the Super Eagles stars in the hours leading up to their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. The Supe...

Oct 13, 2018
2019 Africa Cup Of Nations Qualifier: Super Eagles Star John Ogu Hungry For Win Against Libya
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2019 Africa Cup Of Nations Qualifier: Super Eagles Star John Ogu Hungry For Win Against Libya

While he may not be guaranteed a spot in the starting line-up, Hapoel Beer Sheva star John Ogu is confident that the Super Eagles will register their second win in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations quali...

Oct 13, 2018