Oladapo Afolayan, a winger eligible for Nigeria, scored twice and provided one assist for St. Pauli in their 3-0 victory against Vfl Osnabruck, securing their promotion to the German Bundesliga
St. Pauli, a team from Bundesliga 2, suffered relegation from the German top division during the 2010/2011 season. Subsequently, they struggled to regain their place in the upper echelons of German football.
However, this season has seen a significant turnaround for them, displaying outstanding form throughout the campaign. On Sunday, they faced strugglers Osnabruck from Bundesliga 2 at the Millerntor-Stadion.
They required a victory to secure their position in the Bundesliga for the next season, and they achieved it. Nigerian forward Afolayan came through for St. Pauli, netting a goal in each half and providing an assist to secure the 3-0 victory.
This triumph solidified St. Pauli’s position in the Bundesliga. With just one more game remaining, they must win against Wehen to clinch the Bundesliga 2 championship.
Who exactly is Oladapo Afolayan?
Afolayan, aged 26, is a forward born in England to Nigerian parents, rendering him eligible to represent either England or Nigeria on the international stage.
That move has eventually paid off, as Oladapo has registered nine goals and three assists in 30 appearances for St. Pauli.
A Three Lions call-up seems unlikely for Oladapo, but if he can prove his mettle in the Bundesliga next season, he may get an opportunity to play for Nigeria.
