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The Super Eagles overlooked midfielder and his team were held in their final game of the season at home in the Super Lig.
In a battle of the Super Eagles, it was a case of feathers flying but no decisive winner, as Ibrahim Olawoyin and his Rizespor side were held to a draw by Kenneth Omeruo and his Kasimpasa team.
The 26-year-old Olawoyin, who has been turning heads with his impressive displays that have produced an eight-goal tally this season, was hoping to end the campaign on a high note in front of the home fans.
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Olawoyin certainly came close, rattling the woodwork with a thunderous strike that had the Kasimpasa keeper gasping for air.
But just when it looked like Olawoyin was about to seal the deal, in came Omeruo - the hero of Nigeria's AFCON 2023 qualification - to crash the party as a late substitute.
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The experienced defender did his best to keep the Rizespor attackers at bay, ensuring the spoils were shared on the day following a goalless affair.
While the draw may have left a bittersweet taste for Olawoyin and his teammates, the midfielder can still hold his head high after a breakout season that has surely caught the eye of the Super Eagles coaching staff.
As for Omeruo, he'll be hoping his late cameo appearance will be enough to convince new boss Finidi George to include him in the squad for the upcoming AFCON tournament. After all, who better to have on your side than a proven penalty specialist?
The curtain may have fallen on Olawoyin and Rizespor at home in the Super Lig season, but the drama and intrigue surrounding these two Super Eagles stars is far from over.
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Rizespor are away to Hatayspor on the final day of the season while Omeruo and Kasimpasa host Besiktas.
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