Saturday, April 20, 2013

Turkey and Russia giants scambble for Olayinka signature

By: OLUSOLA ALAO Nigeria new kid on the block Peter Olayinka į̸s on the verge of joining the big leagues as he į̸s on the wanted lists of two big teams in Turkey and Russia. 17 year old striker has been a revelation since joining Albania top flight team Bylis Ballsh. 1.86m tall striker was discovered at Aspire tournament in Doha, Qatar for YSFON at age 15 where he netted over 15 goals and was snapped up by Euro football academy which moved him to Prime FC of Oshogbo but didn't play any official game for †ђξ NNL side before he was ferried to Albania in 2012 winter. He played for Bylis Ballsh U-19 in the first six months and has become an important part of Bylis Ballsh since the commencement of second round scoring three goals in Albania Cup ώĩ†̥ђ the latest against Nurudeen Orelesi's Skenderbeu on Wednesday in a game which ended 1-1. Due to his exploit ώĩ†̥ђ †ђξ Albania team, two big teams in Turkey and Russia are interested in the youngster's signature this summer. He į̸s skillful and has pace. "I am happy ώĩ†̥ђ my experience here in Albania in this short time. I was told by my agent that big teams in Turkey and Russia want me, hopefully I will move to big stage in summer. I will keep doing my best here for my team. We are in Albania cup final, I want to win it and set history further with my club" Olayinka told Weekend soccerstar. PROFILE Born: 16th November, 1995 Height: 1.86m Weight: 60KG Honours: Highest goal scorer Oba Oreduwa National U-13 YSFON MVP Chief of Naval staff National U-14 boys YSFON Highest goal scorer Essence cup National U-15 Highest goal scorer Nigeria Pillar of Sport YSFON U-16