By Dayo Awoniyi
Nigerian striker Andy Okpe etched his name further into Mağusa Türk Gücü’s history books as the club secured their sixth KTFF Super Cup title with a 3–1 victory over Lefke at the Atatürk Stadium.
Okpe, who has steadily become a pillar of the Northern Cyprus giants since his arrival, delivered another commanding performance that underlined his reputation as one of the most reliable forwards in the league.
The win not only extends Mağusa Türk Gücü’s dominance in Northern Cyprus football but also showcases the impact of Nigerian players thriving abroad.
From grassroots football in Nigeria to lifting silverware on foreign soil, Okpe’s rise is a story of perseverance and progress.
His energy, strength, and eye for goal have endeared him to the fans, who once again hailed his contribution on the big stage.
For Okpe, this latest triumph represents more than just a medal — it is another milestone in a journey that continues to inspire, proving that Nigerian football talent remains a powerful export across the globe.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
