Bruno Onyemaechi marked his debut for Olympiakos in style, coming off the bench in their emphatic 4-0 victory over Panserraikos in the Greek Super League. The Nigerian left-back, who joined the Greek giants from Boavista 20 days ago, entered the match as a second half substitute, replacing Francisco Ortega in the 62nd minute.
By the time Onyemaechi stepped onto the pitch, Olympiakos were already three goals up, courtesy of a brace from Ayoub El Kaabi and a strike from Chiquinho. Gelson Martins later sealed the win with a 75th-minute goal, rounding off a dominant performance.
The 25 year old defender signed a three and a half year deal with Olympiakos in the January transfer window, choosing the Greek side over Trabzonspor. While he was initially left out of the squad for previous league and cup games, he finally made his long-awaited debut and is now expected to play a bigger role moving forward.
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Onyemaechi has also been registered for Olympiakos’ Europa League knockout phase squad, putting him in contention to make his European debut in the coming weeks. Additionally, with 11 international caps to his name, he is likely to be included in the Super Eagles squad for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and in March.
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Bruno Onyemaechi’s debut for Olympiakos is a step in the right direction, both for his club career and his aspirations with the Nigerian national team. Moving from Portugal’s Boavista to Greece’s biggest club was a bold decision, and if he can cement his place in the squad, it could elevate his career significantly.
While he only played a short part in the match, his introduction signals that Olympiakos manager José Luis Mendilibar is ready to integrate him into the team. The next step will be earning a starting spot, and with the club fighting for domestic and European honours, Onyemaechi will need to prove he can deliver at the highest level.
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For the Super Eagles, his move to a more competitive team could be beneficial. With Nigeria gearing up for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, having a left-back playing regularly in European competitions will strengthen the squad’s defensive options. If he gets more minutes and impresses in Greece, he could become a key figure in Nigeria’s setup.
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The challenge now is consistency. Onyemaechi has shown his potential in Portugal, and now he must adapt quickly to Greek football. If he can do that, this move could be the breakthrough he has been waiting for.
Did You Know?
Bruno Onyemaechi played over 50 matches for Boavista before securing his move to Olympiakos.
Olympiakos is Greece’s most successful club, boasting over 40 league titles.
Onyemaechi made his Super Eagles debut in 2023 and has since earned 11 caps for Nigeria.
The Greek Super League has seen several Nigerian players thrive, including Brown Ideye and Emmanuel Emenike.
Olympiakos have a strong record in European competitions, frequently qualifying for the Champions League and Europa League knockout stages.