Super Eagles forward reaches European milestone

Tremendous Eagles ahead was heading in the right direction in his aspect’s away draw towards Sivasspor and has reached a milestone in Europe for his Czech aspect

Peter Olayinka has develop into Slavia Prague’s highest objective scorer in European competitions.

Olayinka scored for the Europa Convention League campaigners of their 1-1 draw towards Turkish aspect, Sivasspor on Thursday.

It was his twelfth European objective, and it drew him stage with Tomaš Dosek who performed for the Czech aspect for 5 years between 1999 and 2004.

Olayinka has spent 4 years within the Czech Republic and has risen to develop into arguably their most vital participant. His ever-present nature additionally means he has performed extra European video games than any participant within the membership’s historical past with 50 appearances.

He spoke about his newest achievement and what it means to him;

“I keep in mind once I got here right here, it began in 2018, I simply wished to play, to assist the workforce. And I’m simply fortunate. I’m proud to be Slavia high scorer, it’s nice for me and for the workforce as effectively. They helped me to attain this, so, many because of everybody.

“I feel we have been somewhat bit unfortunate. We fought onerous until the tip, and everybody put in 100%, much more. This was the primary recreation, and we might win to spice up confidence, however now we all know we have now numerous work to do as it’s not a simple group for us. We have to give attention to the following recreation.”

Olayinka was touted with a transfer away from the membership through the summer time switch window however his valuation by the membership saved suitors away.