Nigeria international Peter Olayinka don officially join APOEL FC wey dey play for Cypriot First Division, and e mean say na new chapter dey start for him career.
The 30-year-old forward show face for Thursday, February 12, sign short-term deal with the 29-time Cypriot champions wey go keep am for club until May 2026, na weytin hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Peter Olayinka: Comeback After Months Wey E Never Play
After e spend almost four months wey e no dey play following the mutual termination of him contract for Red Star Belgrade, Olayinka don ready to return the pitch.
The move to APOEL Nicosia go give am chance to show him experience and knack for scoring goal for one of Europe better leagues.
Olayinka don play for Albania, Northern Cyprus, Belgium, Czech Republic, and Serbia, so e sabi plenty football things wey go help him new team.
For 364 matches wey e don play for him career, e don score 102 goals and give 61 assists, show say e dey consistent as attacking player.
European Pedigree: Champions League Wahala
Olayinka no dey fear big stage. E first time play UEFA Champions League for Slavia Prague, and e score memorable goal against Inter Milan for September 2019 for the famous San Siro stadium.
That performance show say e sabi handle pressure well—a skill wey APOEL go need as dem dey try climb the Cypriot First Division table.
For international football, Olayinka don represent Super Eagles, play two matches for 2021 Africa Cup of Nations against Guinea-Bissau and Tunisia.
Him mix of international and European experience make am valuable for APOEL as dem dey ready for match against Ethnikos Achna, wey dey sixth position for league with 36 points after 21 matches.
For APOEL, the forward goal-scoring record plus Champions League experience fit give the team serious boost for the final part of the season.
With him debut near, Olayinka move no be only him personal comeback—na chance for APOEL FC to add strong attacking player wey fit make big difference for games.
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Last Updated on February 13, 2026 6:51 am by Hitvibz Media
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