Emenike Shines with Brace for Olympiacos, Akpeyi Makes Impact on Return

Former Super Eagles striker, Emmanuel Emenike, exhibited stellar form as he scored a decisive second-half brace, propelling Olympiacos to a 2-1 victory over Asteras Tripolis in a riveting Greek Cup clash on Tuesday.

Emenike, demonstrating composure from the penalty spot, broke the deadlock in the 71st minute before sealing his remarkable performance with a second goal just seven minutes later. Stavros Tsoukalas salvaged a late consolation goal for Asteras Tripolis in the 84th minute. This display marked Emenike’s third goal in six appearances across all competitions for Olympiacos this season.

Olympiacos now sets its sights on a clash with Acharnaikos FC in the competition, scheduled for October 24th.

Meanwhile, in Germany, Victor Osimhen was conspicuously absent from Wolfsburg’s lineup as they battled Werder Bremen to a 1-1 draw.

In the South African Premier League, Victor Nsofor made his debut for Cape Town City FC, entering the pitch in the 71st minute in a match against Orlando Pirates, which ultimately ended in a 1-0 loss for Cape Town City FC. At the Lucas Moripe Stadium, Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi, made a triumphant return from injury for Chippa United, contributing to their hard-fought 1-1 draw against SuperSport United.

Notably, Azubuike Egwuekwe remained on the bench as an unused substitute for SuperSport United in this encounter, further underlining the depth of Nigerian talent in the international football arena.