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Nigerian striker scored for Olympiacos in their Champions League qualifier

Emmanuel Emenike
Emmanuel Emenike
Brought into the game in the 89th minute as a time-wasting tactic, the striker netted in the 91st minute.
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Nigerian striker

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Emenike in June joined Olympiacos on a two-year-deal from Turkish club .

He kicked off his Olympiacos career with a goal, scoring their third against FK Partizan to give them a huge advantage in the race for Champions League group stage qualification.

Brought into the game in the 89th minute as a time-wasting tactic, the striker netted in the 91st minute, finishing off a good move off a Diogo Figueires assist.

Emenike’s goal came in a crucial moment as Olympiacos were under immense pressure from host FK Partizan.

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The 30-year-old and his teammates will be hoping to finally secure qualification to the next round of the Champions League qualification when they host FK Partizan next week in the second leg.

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