Following his bold claim that he’s one of the best strikers in football history, Nigerian forward Andy Okpe has made yet another daring statement that’s sure to turn heads across the country.
Following his brilliant performance in Mağusa Türk Gücü’s 3-1 victory over Lefke TSK, the former NPFL star has sent a cryptic message that suggests he’s now dreaming of a Super Eagles call-up.
Okpe’s early strike puts Mağusa Türk Gücü in control
The match kicked off with a bang, as Okpe struck early to give Mağusa Türk Gücü a 1-0 lead.
The game saw ex-Remo Stars forward continue his sensational form by opening the scoring just six minutes into the match, setting the tone for a thrilling encounter.
However, Lefke TSK was quick to respond. Okan Gün levelled the score just seven minutes later, making it 1-1.
But despite the setback, Mağusa Türk Gücü regained the lead with a crucial goal from Zihni Temelci, who made it 2-1 just 21 minutes on the clock.
As the match neared its end, Temelci again made his mark, scoring a second goal just seven minutes before the final whistle to secure a 3-1 victory for Mağusa Türk Gücü.
After the game, Okpe took to social media with the bold words:
“There is only one Andy Okpe. I’m happy to score another goal today. Can’t wait to win my first international.”
Unstoppable form: Andy Okpe dreams of Super Eagles glory
Andy Okpe has been on an absolute tear this season, scoring 18 goals in just 18 appearances for Mağusa Türk Gücü across all competitions.
Of those, 16 goals have come in the AKSA Super League, and two were netted in the Daikin Cyprus Cup.
His remarkable goal-scoring run has led to the self-belief that he deserves a chance to show his talents at the international level.
With his combination of pace, sharp finishing, and natural footballing ability, it’s only a matter of time before top European clubs and national team coaches start taking notice as well.
As the 24-year-old striker dreams of a Super Eagles call-up, Footballrover will continue to monitor his games to see if he can continue this remarkable run of form and earn a spot in Nigeria’s international squad.
Andy Okpe may have just claimed his spot as one of the most exciting strikers to watch this season, but his ambitions don’t end there.
His desire to play for the Super Eagles shows just how high his aspirations reach.
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