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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 Explains Why Super Eagles Are Underdogs Vs Argentina : They Have Lionel Messi
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Rohr Explains Why Super Eagles Are Underdogs Vs Argentina : They Have Lionel Messi

The stakes are sky-high as Nigeria take on Argentina for the fifth time in the World Cup, with the three-time African champions guaranteed qualification to the next round with a win in Saint Petersbur...

Jun 26, 2018
Ex-Chelsea Coach Writes Off Argentina : Watch Out For Nigeria, They Are Well Organized
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Ex-Chelsea Coach Writes Off Argentina : Watch Out For Nigeria, They Are Well Organized

Former Chelsea coach Guus Hiddink has written off the chances of Argentina progressing to the last sixteen of the 2018 World Cup and had nothing but praise for the Super Eagles, saying they are not a ...

Jun 26, 2018
Eagles Skipper Mikel: To Advance From Group Of Death Would Be Massive
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Eagles Skipper Mikel: To Advance From Group Of Death Would Be Massive

Tianjin Teda midfielder John Obi Mikel says it would be 'massive' if the Super Eagles qualify for the last sixteen of the 2018 World Cup. Nigeria will take on Argentina on Tuesday evening in St. Pe...

Jun 26, 2018
Rohr Reacts: Argentina Have Scored SIX World Cup Goals From Set-Pieces Vs Nigeria
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Rohr Reacts: Argentina Have Scored SIX World Cup Goals From Set-Pieces Vs Nigeria

Of the seven goals Argentina have scored against Nigeria in their four previous meetings in the World Cup, six were scored from set-pieces, three corner kicks and three free-kicks. At the 1994 Worl...

Jun 26, 2018
Moses, Omeruo, Idowu Start; Iwobi Bench As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs Argentina
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Moses, Omeruo, Idowu Start; Iwobi Bench As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs Argentina

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has announced his starting lineup for the national team's crucial World Cup match against Argentina following a team meeting that...

Jun 26, 2018
Super Eagles First Choice RB Not Under Pressure Ahead Of Duel With Lionel Messi
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Super Eagles First Choice RB Not Under Pressure Ahead Of Duel With Lionel Messi

Super Eagles first choice right-back Abdullahi Shehu says he is not feeling the pressure ahead of a potential individual duel with Argentina superstar Lionel Messi. The Bursaspor defender noted tha...

Jun 26, 2018
Iwobi To Rohr : Play Me In My Natural Position Vs Argentina, I Didn't Do Well Against Croatia
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Iwobi To Rohr : Play Me In My Natural Position Vs Argentina, I Didn't Do Well Against Croatia

Speaking ahead of the Super Eagles World Cup match against Argentina, Arsenal starlet Alex Iwobi has sent a message to manager Gernot Rohr that he should be played in his natural position for the rest...

Jun 26, 2018
Obi Mikel : Super Eagles Fast Players Will Threaten Argentina
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Obi Mikel : Super Eagles Fast Players Will Threaten Argentina

John Obi Mikel believes Argentina will receive the same treatment as Iceland when they tackle the two-time world champions in their last Group D fixture in St Petersburg this evening. The Super Eag...

Jun 26, 2018
Ahmed Musa Reveals What Is Motivating Super Eagles To Beat Argentina
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Ahmed Musa Reveals What Is Motivating Super Eagles To Beat Argentina

Two-goal hero against Iceland, Ahmed Musa, says the Super Eagles are motivated to beat Argentina for the first time in a competitive match when they face off at the Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersbur...

Jun 26, 2018
Argentina Coach Sampaoli Names One Key Player In Nigeria Squad
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Argentina Coach Sampaoli Names One Key Player In Nigeria Squad

Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli analyzed the Nigeria National Team during Monday afternoon's press conference in St. Petersburg and mentioned Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses as one of the most important...

Jun 25, 2018
Rohr Hints : Defensive Roles For Super Eagles Two Biggest Stars Against Argentina
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Rohr Hints : Defensive Roles For Super Eagles Two Biggest Stars Against Argentina

Coach Gernot Rohr has hinted that the two biggest stars in the Super Eagles squad, John Obi Mikel and Victor Moses, will take up defensive roles in Tuesday evening's clash against Argentina. It wo...

Jun 25, 2018
Turkish Referee, Not Rohr, To Decide If Obi Mikel Can Play Against Argentina
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Turkish Referee, Not Rohr, To Decide If Obi Mikel Can Play Against Argentina

Speaking at a press conference on Monday afternoon, Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has provided a fresh update on John Obi Mikel, who suffered an injury in the closing minutes of the 2-0 win against I...

Jun 25, 2018