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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
UEL Qualifiers Wrap: Akinyemi Scores With Rohr Watching; Azango Strikes; Ejaria Stars; Umar Benched
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UEL Qualifiers Wrap: Akinyemi Scores With Rohr Watching; Azango Strikes; Ejaria Stars; Umar Benched

Catch up on the performance of Nigerian players and their teams in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, August 2nd.At the Ibrox Stadium which saw Rangers FC move onto the...

Aug 2, 2018
U17 AFCON Qualifiers : We Are Suffering, Golden Eaglets Coach Manu Garba Cries Out
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U17 AFCON Qualifiers : We Are Suffering, Golden Eaglets Coach Manu Garba Cries Out

Less than one month to the West Africa Zone B U17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Niger Republic, Golden Eaglets coach Manu Garba is worried over a lot of things. The compulsory MRI tests have ...

Aug 2, 2018
Individual Training For Injured Mikel, Eagles Captain Will Not Play Vs Guangzhou Evergrande
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Individual Training For Injured Mikel, Eagles Captain Will Not Play Vs Guangzhou Evergrande

John Obi Mikel is still battling to overcome a knee injury a month before the national team's first game of the 2018-2019 season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Super Eagles captain will definit...

Aug 2, 2018
He Must Leave : Gent Show Super Eagles Winger Moses Simon The Exit Door
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He Must Leave : Gent Show Super Eagles Winger Moses Simon The Exit Door

According to reports in Belgium, KAA Gent have declared Super Eagles winger Moses Simon surplus to requirements this season, meaning he must find a new team before the close of the transfer window or ...

Aug 1, 2018
Eagles Coach Rohr To Run The Rule Over 19-Goal Teenage Nigerian Striker Against Bordeaux
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Eagles Coach Rohr To Run The Rule Over 19-Goal Teenage Nigerian Striker Against Bordeaux

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr will be among the spectators at the Stade Matmut-Atlantique for Thursday evening's Europa League second qualifying round game between Bordeaux and Latvian club Ventspils...

Aug 1, 2018
Five European Born Goalkeepers Nigerian Federation Should Keep Tabs On
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Five European Born Goalkeepers Nigerian Federation Should Keep Tabs On

Allnigeriasoccer.com presents readers five European born goalkeepers who are performing well for their clubs and will not look out of place within the national teams setup.1) Gavin Bazunu - It is a th...

Aug 1, 2018
Super Eagles Star Ighalo Shows Off Penalty Taking Skills In Changchun Yatai Win
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Super Eagles Star Ighalo Shows Off Penalty Taking Skills In Changchun Yatai Win

Changchun Yatai have climbed to 12th on the Chinese Super League table following their impressive 3-0 win over Dalian Yifang at Changchun's People Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. The visitors were...

Aug 1, 2018
Nigerian Federation Pressurize USA Youth Team Star To Switch Allegiance To Nigeria
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Nigerian Federation Pressurize USA Youth Team Star To Switch Allegiance To Nigeria

Toronto whizkid Ayo Akinola could switch his allegiance to Nigeria after he was approached by Nigeria Football Federation officials. The 18-year-old was born in in Detroit to Nigerian parents a...

Aug 1, 2018
Official: : Al-Fateh Snap Up Nigerian-Born Burkinabe Midfielder Maarouf Yussuf
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Official: : Al-Fateh Snap Up Nigerian-Born Burkinabe Midfielder Maarouf Yussuf

Nigerian-born Burkinabe midfielder Maarouf Yussuf has ended his association with Egyptian Premier League team Zamalek after penning a contract with Saudi Arabian club Al-Fateh. Zamalek approved the s...

Jul 31, 2018
Tyronne Ebuehi Definitely Out Of Super Eagles Trip To Seychelles, To Undergo Surgery
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Tyronne Ebuehi Definitely Out Of Super Eagles Trip To Seychelles, To Undergo Surgery

Tyronne Ebuehi will not be named in the Super Eagles traveling party for a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles in September. Benfica have reported on their official website that t...

Jul 30, 2018
Rohr Sweating On Fitness Of Super Eagles Captain Ahead Of AFCON Qualifier
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Rohr Sweating On Fitness Of Super Eagles Captain Ahead Of AFCON Qualifier

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr is sweating on the fitness of his influential captain John Obi Mikel ahead of the national team's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles on September 6, al...

Jul 30, 2018
Umar Sadiq Makes Immediate Impact On Rangers Debut, Forces A Wigan Own Goal
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Umar Sadiq Makes Immediate Impact On Rangers Debut, Forces A Wigan Own Goal

It's been 19 days since Scottish Premiership side Rangers announced the signing of Umar Sadiq on a season-long loan from AS Roma, but the Nigerian had to wait until today before making his debut. T...

Jul 29, 2018