Champions League: Peter Olayinka Scores In Debut Game To Tie With Aiyegbeni’s Record
Nigerian footballerPeter Olayinka has kicked off his debutChampions Leaguegame in stunning fashion by scoring, joining former playerYakubu Aiyegbeni as the first African to score in his first game in the competition.
Aiyegbeni had achieved the milestone in 2002 and Olayinka is the second to do so.
Olayinka played for his team,CzechClubsideSlavia Prague in yesterday’sUEFA Champions Leaguematch against Italian team,Inter Milan and found the back of the net in the 18th minute of the second half. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Peter Olayinka Oladejiwas born on 18 November 1995 and plays as a striker. He started his career inIbadanbefore moving toLagoswhere he played for36 Lion FC Football Academy.
Slavia Prague signed Olayinka in 2018 in a four-year contract agreement.