Super Eagles striker Peter Olayinka will be hoping to make his long-awaited return for Red Star Belgrade in the second round of the UEFA Champions League qualifiers, where the Serbian champions will face either Víkingur Gøta of the Faroe Islands or Lincoln Red Imps of Gibraltar.
The two-legged tie is scheduled to take place between July 22 and July 30, with the winner advancing to the third qualifying round, edging closer to a spot in the UEFA Champions League playoff stage.
Olayinka has been sidelined since October 2024 after suffering an Achilles tendon rupture, which ruled him out for the remainder of the 2024/25 season. He resumed training in May but has yet to feature in a competitive match since his injury.
The Nigeria international is expected to join Red Star’s preseason camp early, aiming to be fully fit in time to help the team in their Champions League qualification campaign.
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Before his injury, Peter Olayinka managed two goals and one assist in six league appearances. He also featured in the Champions League last season but failed to score.
The 28-year-old joined Red Star Belgrade from Czech giants Slavia Prague in the summer of 2023 following the expiration of his contract.
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