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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 Lists Three Formations To Be Considered Vs Argentina, Hopes Musa Scores Again
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Rohr Lists Three Formations To Be Considered Vs Argentina, Hopes Musa Scores Again

With Ahmed Musa in fine form even before he reported for international duty, Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr is hoping the Leicester City striker will find the net again in tomorrow's clash against Argent...

Jun 25, 2018
Super Eagles LB Idowu : Our Goal Is The Make It Messi's Last World Cup Game
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Super Eagles LB Idowu : Our Goal Is The Make It Messi's Last World Cup Game

Brian Idowu is conscious that Barcelona's Argentina superstar Lionel Messi could play his last World Cup match in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday evening if the South Americans lose to Nigeria. At Mond...

Jun 25, 2018
Brian Idowu : Eagles Have Learnt From Their Mistakes In Past Matches Vs Argentina
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Brian Idowu : Eagles Have Learnt From Their Mistakes In Past Matches Vs Argentina

The Nigeria squad pulled off a public relations coup ahead of their meeting with Argentina on Tuesday evening, with Amkar Perm defender, Brian Idowu, who was born in Saint Petersburg accompanying mana...

Jun 25, 2018
Rojo May Return To Argentina Starting XI Vs Nigeria, GK Caballero Axed For Sure
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Rojo May Return To Argentina Starting XI Vs Nigeria, GK Caballero Axed For Sure

The experienced Manchester United central defender Marcos Rojo may return to Argentina's starting lineup in tomorrow's crucial match against Nigeria in St. Petersburg, according to reports. The for...

Jun 25, 2018
Super Eagles Coach Rohr : Your Real Character Comes Out When You Lose
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Super Eagles Coach Rohr : Your Real Character Comes Out When You Lose

German football tactician Gernot Rohr has spoken about the character of the Super Eagles squad, and has praised the players for getting their World Cup campaign back on track with a win against Icelan...

Jun 25, 2018
Confidence Grows For Super Eagles Star Alex Iwobi Ahead Of Argentina Match
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Confidence Grows For Super Eagles Star Alex Iwobi Ahead Of Argentina Match

Super Eagles striker Alex Iwobi is confident heading into the national team's final Group D World Cup fixture against Argentina on Tuesday evening. With two goals in his last game against the South...

Jun 25, 2018
Four Bold Predictions Ahead Of Nigeria Vs Argentina World Cup Cracker
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Four Bold Predictions Ahead Of Nigeria Vs Argentina World Cup Cracker

It is just about time when the Super Eagles get through the first stages of the FIFA World Cup for the fourth time in six tournament appearances. The stakes cannot be higher.The build up tension is at...

Jun 25, 2018
Oliseh Backs Eagles To Beat Argentina, Names Six Players That Impressed Vs Iceland
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Oliseh Backs Eagles To Beat Argentina, Names Six Players That Impressed Vs Iceland

Former Super Eagles player and coach Sunday Oliseh on Monday morning expressed belief that Nigeria can overcome Argentina in Tuesday's decisive Group D match of the 2018 World Cup and was impressed wi...

Jun 25, 2018
Rohr Counting On Super Eagles Strikers To Finish Off Argentina
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Rohr Counting On Super Eagles Strikers To Finish Off Argentina

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr is counting on his strikers to finish off Argentina when they tackle the two-time world champions in a crucial World Cup match on Tuesday, June 26. There were a numbe...

Jun 25, 2018
Sergio Aguero Unlikely To Play Against Nigeria After Falling Out With Argentina Coach?
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Sergio Aguero Unlikely To Play Against Nigeria After Falling Out With Argentina Coach?

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is unlikely to be fielded when Argentina tackle Nigeria in a crucial World Cup match on Tuesday, El Chiringuito Television reporter Jose Alvarez Haya has claimed....

Jun 24, 2018
Kelechi Iheanacho : We Will Show Argentina We Are From Nigeria, We Beat Them Before
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Kelechi Iheanacho : We Will Show Argentina We Are From Nigeria, We Beat Them Before

Nigeria will do battle with their bogey team in the World Cup, Argentina on Tuesday evening, but Kelechi Iheanacho fancies the Super Eagles chances of making it to the last sixteen. Argentina manag...

Jun 24, 2018
France Midfielder Paul Pogba : We Know It Will Be Difficult Against Nigeria
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France Midfielder Paul Pogba : We Know It Will Be Difficult Against Nigeria

Speaking at a press conference two days before their final Group C fixture against Denmark, France midfielder Paul Pogba is convinced that Nigeria will be formidable opponents if they face the three-t...

Jun 24, 2018