Olarenwaju’s Shoots Sivasspor to Europa League Knockout Stage

Sivasspor of Turkey loanee Kayode Olarenwaju’s quest for a return to Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles received a big boost on Thursday night after his lone strike for his club in the Europa League qualifier ensured that Sivasspor will participate in the competition group stages.

Olarenwaju, who has been in top form recently was the competition’s top scorer in the group stage last season and he does not look to be slowing down.

The forward who rejoined Turkish Super Lig Sivasspor on loan from Shakhtar Donesk ended the dream of stubborn CS Petroclub side with his 35th minute strike which was enough for Sivasspor to progress to the competition proper. The 28-year-old spent last season on loan at Sivasspor and was one of the standout performers for the club.

“An agreement has been reached with Shakhtar Donetsk for the loan of our football player Olarenwaju Kayode, whose contract has expired at the end of the season, until the end of the 2021-2022 season,” reads a statement on the club official website. Kayode was on target four times in five matches in the group stages of Europa League for Slvasspor last season and said those were the kinds of performances coaches don’t easily ignore.

“When you continue to put up your grade A game on a weekly basis, you will definitely draw the attention of the national team coaches and that is something I’m working hard to achieve,” he said.