Wednesday night bring plenty action for Nigerian players abroad, with Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemaechi opening im goal account for Olympiacos, while Peter Olayinka become Al-Wehda hero with a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser.
Na Onyemaechi produce one of the standout performances as Olympiacos cruise past AE Larissa 4-0 for Greece Cup Group Stage – Round 1 at the AEL Arena, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Onyemaechi Finally Breaks Goal Drought for Olympiacos
The Super Eagles defender need just six appearances this season to find the back of the net, and e score come in style.
Onyemaechi collect Armando González headed pass before calmly firing a left-footed effort from outside the box into the bottom-right corner.
The goal make am 3-0 for Olympiacos, just four minutes after Gustavo Sá double their advantage.
Beyond the goal, the Nigerian defender also show say he fit contribute in attack, creating three chances — joint-most by any player for the match.
He later leave the pitch for 63rd minute, with Nair Tiknizyan coming on to replace am.
The Greek champions open the scoring four minutes after the half-hour mark through González, who head home from Konstantinos Fortounis assist.
Joel Roca later complete the 4-0 victory six minutes after the hour mark.
For Onyemaechi, the goal end a long wait. Na his first goal for Olympiacos since he join the club from Boavista during the winter transfer window in 2025, bringing his wait to 42 matches.
The 27-year-old performance could also put am in contention for Super Eagles selection for this month Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.
Olayinka Saves Al-Wehda With 95th-Minute Strike
While Onyemaechi dey celebrate his first goal of the season, Peter Olayinka also give Nigerian fans another reason to smile in Saudi Arabia.
The 30-year-old forward score deep into stoppage time to rescue Al-Wehda from defeat against Damac FC in the Saudi First Division League Round 3 clash at King Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium.
Al-Wehda dey trail 2-1 when Olayinka pop up in the 95th minute to make am 2-2 and secure one valuable point for his new club.
The strike na Olayinka first goal of the season since he joined Al-Wehda this summer from APOEL Nicosia, and e no fit come at a better time.
Damac take the lead for 26th minute through Saad Al Qahtani before Ibrahim Al Harbi restore parity five minutes after the hour mark.
Hassan Rabea then put the visitors back in front six minutes later, leaving Al-Wehda staring at defeat.
But when the game dey look like e don finish, Olayinka step up.
His 95th-minute finish rescue one point for Al-Wehda and give the Nigerian forward the perfect way to open his scoring account for the club.
For Nigerian football fans, Wednesday night provide another reminder of the quality wey Super Eagles stars continue to show across different leagues.
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Last Updated on September 3, 2026 9:04 am by Hitvibz Media
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