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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
Iceland Hoping To Equal An African World Cup Record Vs Nigeria
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Iceland Hoping To Equal An African World Cup Record Vs Nigeria

Iceland will be hoping to equal Senegal's World Cup record when they face Nigeria at the at the Volgograd Arena on Friday, June 22. The West African powerhouse were the last World Cup debutants to ...

Jun 20, 2018
Odion Ighalo : Win Or Lose, We Are United; Eagles Will Attack Iceland
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Odion Ighalo : Win Or Lose, We Are United; Eagles Will Attack Iceland

Former Watford striker Odion Ighalo says the Super Eagles remain united despite their 2-0 loss to Croatia in their World Cup opener and has revealed how they will approach the must-win game against Ic...

Jun 19, 2018
Iceland Defender Identifies Super Eagles Achilles Heel : We'll Take Advantage
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Iceland Defender Identifies Super Eagles Achilles Heel : We'll Take Advantage

Víkingur central defender Kári árnason has warned that Iceland will capitalize on the Super Eagles set-piece weakness when both countries face off in their second Group D match at...

Jun 19, 2018
John Fashanu Advises Rohr : Go And Find More Victor Moses' In The English Premier League
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John Fashanu Advises Rohr : Go And Find More Victor Moses' In The English Premier League

Wimbledon legend John Fashanu has noted that the Nigeria squad at the 2018 World Cup is not balanced as they have too many youthful and inexperienced players which could lead to their downfall dur...

Jun 19, 2018
Wilfred Ndidi Confident Super Eagles Will Bounce Back Against Iceland
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Wilfred Ndidi Confident Super Eagles Will Bounce Back Against Iceland

Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is confident the Super Eagles will bounce back when they tackle Iceland in their second World Cup fixture at the Volgograd Arena on Friday 22 June. Nigeria s...

Jun 19, 2018
Referee For Nigeria's Opening World Cup Match Vs Croatia Hospitalized
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Referee For Nigeria's Opening World Cup Match Vs Croatia Hospitalized

The Brazilian referee that officiated Nigeria's opening World Cup match against Croatia has been hospitalized, according to reports. Russian daily sports newspaper Sport Express says the main refer...

Jun 19, 2018
Iceland Sweating On The Fitness Of Everton, Burnley Stars Ahead Of Nigeria Clash
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Iceland Sweating On The Fitness Of Everton, Burnley Stars Ahead Of Nigeria Clash

According to various reports in the Icelandic media, Everton attacking midfielder Gylfi þór Sigurðsson apparently did not participate in full training with the national team on Tuesda...

Jun 19, 2018
Okocha On Tunisia Loss To England : Set-Piece Defending Root Of Their Problem, Kane Top Striker
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Okocha On Tunisia Loss To England : Set-Piece Defending Root Of Their Problem, Kane Top Striker

1994,1998 and 2002 World Cup star Austin Okocha has commented on Tunisia's 2-1 loss to England in a Group G fixture at the ongoing World Cup, a game in which Tottenham Hotspur goal machine Harry Kane ...

Jun 19, 2018
Udeze Backs Super Eagles To Bounce Back Vs Iceland, 'Hands' Rohr List of Starting XI
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Udeze Backs Super Eagles To Bounce Back Vs Iceland, 'Hands' Rohr List of Starting XI

Former Super Eagles left back Ifeanyi Udeze has expressed belief in Nigeria's chances of progressing to the Round of 16 of the 2018 World Cup despite the 2-0 defeat to Croatia on Saturday.The three ti...

Jun 19, 2018
Arsenal Legend Dixon Reveals One Nigeria Player Who Was Nonchalant In World Cup Opener
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Arsenal Legend Dixon Reveals One Nigeria Player Who Was Nonchalant In World Cup Opener

The first game at the World cup is always about winning to brighten chances of progressing to the last sixteen but Nigeria were beaten 2-0 by Croatia due to their sloppy defending. Arsenal legend ...

Jun 19, 2018
Eagles Top Performer Vs Croatia : We Are Working On What We Have To Do To Qualify
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Eagles Top Performer Vs Croatia : We Are Working On What We Have To Do To Qualify

Super Eagles top performer in their 2-0 loss to Croatia, Oghenekaro Etebo, is confident that they can still qualify for the second round of the 2018 World Cup. Two qualification tickets to the next...

Jun 19, 2018
Iceland Captain : I Could Not Sleep For A Long Time After 1-1 Draw Vs Argentina
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Iceland Captain : I Could Not Sleep For A Long Time After 1-1 Draw Vs Argentina

Iceland National Team captain Aron Einar Gunnarsson has confessed that he could not sleep after the Nordic country held Argentina to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup opener on Saturday, June 16. Manch...

Jun 19, 2018