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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
Though Arsenal Future Still Up In The Air, Iwobi Sparkling In Training
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Though Arsenal Future Still Up In The Air, Iwobi Sparkling In Training

Alex Iwobi seems unperturbed by speculation linking him with an exit from Arsenal before the close of the summer transfer window, going by his performance during training on Tuesday. The Hale End A...

Jul 25, 2018
Leon Balogun Admits: Playing Against Messi Was A Great Test For Me
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Leon Balogun Admits: Playing Against Messi Was A Great Test For Me

Leon Balogun was delighted to make his debut for Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion in their 1-1 draw with Charlton Athletic on Tuesday night. The Super Eagles star, who was in action f...

Jul 25, 2018
Ex-Nigeria U23 Invitee Uche Ikpeazu Marks Hearts Home Debut With A Goal
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Ex-Nigeria U23 Invitee Uche Ikpeazu Marks Hearts Home Debut With A Goal

Former Dream Team VI invitee Uche Ikpeazu scored his first competitive goal for Heart of Midlothian in their 5-0 rout of  Cowdenbeath in Tuesday's Betfred Cup group stage match at Tynecastle Stad...

Jul 25, 2018
UEFA Champions League Qualifiers: Six Nigerian Players Feature, One On The Bench
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UEFA Champions League Qualifiers: Six Nigerian Players Feature, One On The Bench

Catch up on the performance of Nigerian players and their teams in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, July 24. Three Nigerians featured for Danish side Midtjylland...

Jul 24, 2018
Liverpool Striker Of Nigerian Parentage Named In Young Lionesses Squad For U20 World Cup
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Liverpool Striker Of Nigerian Parentage Named In Young Lionesses Squad For U20 World Cup

Liverpool Ladies striker Rinsola Babajide has been included in the Young Lionesses squad for the FIFA Women’s U20 World Cup which will hold in France between 5 and 24 August 2018. The Londone...

Jul 24, 2018
Nigeria Chief Coach Caught On Camera Taking Bribe From Football Agents
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Nigeria Chief Coach Caught On Camera Taking Bribe From Football Agents

Nigeria chief coach Salisu Yusuf has been caught on camera accepting bribe from undercover journalists posing as football agents.  The secret recording was captured by Ghanaian journalist Anas...

Jul 24, 2018
Brian Idowu Shares Memories Of World Cup: I Seriously Prepared For Battle With Messi
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Brian Idowu Shares Memories Of World Cup: I Seriously Prepared For Battle With Messi

Speaking to the official website of Lokomotiv Moscow, Brian Idowu has shared memories of the 2018 World Cup, which he will remember for a long time after a personal duel with Barcelona's Argentina str...

Jul 23, 2018
Fred Friday Scores Sixth Pre-Season Goal Against Zulte-Waregem, Osimhen Absent
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Fred Friday Scores Sixth Pre-Season Goal Against Zulte-Waregem, Osimhen Absent

Nigerian striker Fred Friday is poised to lead AZ Alkmaar's attack in the 2018-2019 campaign going by his imperious display in pre-season games. The former Lillestrøm youngster netted the winn...

Jul 22, 2018
Chelsea's Moses Training At Cobham, New Role For Super Eagles Star In New Season
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Chelsea's Moses Training At Cobham, New Role For Super Eagles Star In New Season

Victor Moses resumed training with Chelsea this past week but was omitted from the the traveling party to Australia, where the Premier League side will face Perth Glory at Optus Stadium in Perth on Mo...

Jul 22, 2018
Kelechi Nwakali Wants To Return To Arsenal After Porto Loan Move
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Kelechi Nwakali Wants To Return To Arsenal After Porto Loan Move

Former Nigeria U20 captain Kelechi Nwakali is hoping to return to Arsenal at the end of his loan move with Portuguese club Porto, who have signed the midfielder for the entirety of the 2018-2019 campa...

Jul 22, 2018
Josh Maja Reacts After Contributing Three Goals In Sunderland Win Vs St Mirren
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Josh Maja Reacts After Contributing Three Goals In Sunderland Win Vs St Mirren

Former Super Eagles invitee Joshua Maja faced the cameras shortly after his breathtaking show in the Black Cats 6-0 trouncing of St Mirren in a pre-season encounter on Saturday evening, expressing his...

Jul 22, 2018
Nigeria 5 Mauritania 0: Yahaya Nets Brace As Flying Eagles Qualify In Style
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Nigeria 5 Mauritania 0: Yahaya Nets Brace As Flying Eagles Qualify In Style

Nigeria will be playing in the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations next year after the Flying Eagles booked their place in the finals with a 5-0 win against Mauritania at the Agege Stadium on Saturday.The Flyi...

Jul 21, 2018