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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
Kelechi Nwakali, Semi Ajayi React To Making Super Eagles Latest Roster
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Kelechi Nwakali, Semi Ajayi React To Making Super Eagles Latest Roster

Kelechi Nwakali and Semi Ajayi took to social media to react to making Nigeria's squad list for the upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles, the first time they have been invi...

Aug 24, 2018
Uzoho's Proposed Move To Elche Confirmed By Eagles Boss : He'll Play For First Team
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Uzoho's Proposed Move To Elche Confirmed By Eagles Boss : He'll Play For First Team

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has kept faith with goalkeeper Francis Uzoho for the 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Seychelles.Uzoho's place in the starting line-up has come under pre...

Aug 24, 2018
Rohr Will Silence Critics With His Latest Comments About Odion Ighalo
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Rohr Will Silence Critics With His Latest Comments About Odion Ighalo

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has backed the criticized Odion Ighalo to get back to his best form in the national side.The Changchun Yatai striker failed to transform his superb club form to the nati...

Aug 24, 2018
Rohr : Nigeria Among Five World Cup Teams That Want To Impress At 2019 AFCON
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Rohr : Nigeria Among Five World Cup Teams That Want To Impress At 2019 AFCON

Coach Gernot Rohr is taking it step by step in his quest to ensuring that the Super Eagles qualify for the 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), rather than setting the target of winning the tournament...

Aug 24, 2018
Rohr Names One Player That Can Replace Victor Moses In Super Eagles
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Rohr Names One Player That Can Replace Victor Moses In Super Eagles

Head coach of Nigeria's senior national team, Gernot Rohr, believes uncapped Samuel Kalu could prove to be Victor Moses' successor in the Super Eagles team.Chelsea utility player Victor Moses recently...

Aug 24, 2018
Rohr Reveals Why He Called Up Arsenal Loanee Kelechi Nwakali
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Rohr Reveals Why He Called Up Arsenal Loanee Kelechi Nwakali

Following popular demand, Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr, has finally invited Porto B playmaker Kelechi Nwakali to the team.The attacking midfielder who is on a season-long loan to the Portuguese s...

Aug 24, 2018
Rohr Speaks On Mikel's Best Position, Clarifies Comments About Mourinho
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Rohr Speaks On Mikel's Best Position, Clarifies Comments About Mourinho

Following the Eagles' loss to Croatia in their opening game of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the Franco-German was heavily criticized by Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho over his decision to stick with...

Aug 24, 2018
Arsenal, Leicester, Brighton Stars & Chelsea Loanees Named in Super Eagles 24-Man Squad For AFCON Qualifier
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Arsenal, Leicester, Brighton Stars & Chelsea Loanees Named in Super Eagles 24-Man Squad For AFCON Qualifier

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has announced a 24-man roster for the upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Seychelles early next month. An analysis of the roster revealed tha...

Aug 24, 2018
Kelechi Nwakali & Ex-Arsenal U23 Captain Among Four New Faces In Nigeria's Latest Squad
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Kelechi Nwakali & Ex-Arsenal U23 Captain Among Four New Faces In Nigeria's Latest Squad

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr has added new faces to the team ahead of the 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles in September.Following withdrawals and injuries that a...

Aug 24, 2018
Nigerian Federation Planning Friendly Against Saudi Arabia Next Month
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Nigerian Federation Planning Friendly Against Saudi Arabia Next Month

The Nigeria Football Federation are in talks with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) over a friendly between the two nations next month, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. If the two associati...

Aug 24, 2018
Arsenal Striker Eligible To Represent Nigeria, England Scores First Goal For United States
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Arsenal Striker Eligible To Represent Nigeria, England Scores First Goal For United States

Arsenal starlet Folarin Balogun registered his name on the score-sheet for the United States at all levels at the ongoing Vaclav Jezek Youth Tournament in Czech Republic on Wednesday. The United St...

Aug 23, 2018
Nigeria Coach Rohr Breaks Silence On Retirement Of Chelsea Star Victor Moses
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Nigeria Coach Rohr Breaks Silence On Retirement Of Chelsea Star Victor Moses

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has finally broken his silence on the retirement of one of his key players, Victor Moses, from the national team, saying that he hopes that the decision of the striker is not...

Aug 23, 2018