Olaofe scores on debut as Lincoln seeks improved form
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 5:49 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Tanto Olaofe scored during his full debut for Lincoln City in their Carabao Cup match against Blackpool, contributing to a convincing 4-1 victory. This performance followed a difficult start to the Championship season, where Lincoln lost their first two league games. Olaofe expressed hope that his goal would complicate selection for head coaches Chris Cohen and Tom Shaw ahead of the upcoming match against Bolton Wanderers. He emphasized the importance of scoring for strikers and building momentum.
- •Olaofe scored in Lincoln's 4-1 Carabao Cup win over Blackpool.
- •Lincoln lost their first two games in the Championship.
- •His goal comes after being on loan from Charlton.
- •Lincoln faces Bolton Wanderers in their next match.
- •Olaofe aims to challenge for a starting position.
- 5:49 PMYahoo Sports — Olaofe hopes goal makes selection tough for bosses
"Lincoln's on-loan striker Tanto Olaofe says he hopes scoring on his full debut makes choosing the team harder for head coaches Chris Cohen and Tom Shaw.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Ligue 1•Aug 26, 2026, 7:55 PMJournalist: Liverpool eyeing late move for €50m-rated midfielder
Soccer•Aug 26, 2026, 7:55 PMSquad trains with eye on clash with Red Bull Bragantino
EPL•Aug 26, 2026, 7:55 PMAshley Cole steps away from England Under-21 coaching role
EPL•Aug 26, 2026, 7:50 PMArsenal Identify This Juventus Winger As A Target: What Will He Bring To North London?
LaLiga•Aug 26, 2026, 7:50 PMÁlvaro Morata tipped for surprise move to La Liga 2
EPL•Aug 26, 2026, 7:46 PMVilla close to £65m move for Chelsea's Jackson
