Olayinka vows to replicate spectacular goals he scored in training if fielded vs Guinea-Bissau

Published: January 18, 2022

Peter Olayinka has vowed to replicate the spectacular goals he scored in training on Monday night if he is given a chance to make his Africa Cup of Nations debut against Guinea-Bissau.

Allnigeriasoccer.com has chosen not to release the early team news ahead of Wednesday evening's fixture at the Roumdé Adjia Stadium, Garoua but everything indicates that the Slavia Prague winger will be involved in some capacity against Guinea-Bissau after he was left out of the matchday 23 against Egypt and Sudan.

The 26-year-old is competing with Taiwo Awoniyi, Umar Sadiq and Kelechi Iheanacho for a starting spot in attack against the African wild dog.

"I am still waiting till Wednesday to be sure if I am going to play. If I have the opportunity to play, like I always say I am going to give my best," Olayinka told allnigeriasoccer.com after training on Monday night.

Asked if he can replicate the spectacular goals he scored in Monday's workout, Olayinka responded : "This is why we train, we are learning everyday so it will come on Wednesday".

Instead of linking up with Slavia Prague at their winter training camp in Portugal, Olayinka was forced to cancel his plans after he was handed a late call-up to Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations squad following the withdrawals of Victor Osimhen and Emmanuel Dennis.

"I feel very happy, I feel excited because it is a dream come true. I was called up in the last minute, I didn't expect it but I was very happy , really excited," Olayinka added.

On the chances of the Super Eagles winning the AFCON, the Nigeria number 28 said : "Hopefully. We are taking it step by step one game after the other. I know by God's grace we are going to get it."

Ferdinand Mbum, reporting live from Garoua

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