Okiki Afolabi

Okiki Afolabi (born 12 December 1994 in Ibadan, Nigeria) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Mekelle 70 Enderta. He formerly played for Egyptian side Ismaily SC .[4] He was part of the Nigeria U-20 and U-23 country selected.[5]

Okiki Afolabi
Personal information
Full name Okikiola Afolabi (Lelabi)
Date of birth (1994-12-12) 12 December 1994
Place of birth Ibadan, Nigeria
Height 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
Playing position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Mekelle 70 Enderta
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2016 Sunshine Stars[1] 27 (13)
2016 Talleres[2] 1 (0)
2017 Kelantan[3] ? (2)
2017–2018 Jimma Aba Jifar 30 (23)
2018–2019 Ismaily SC 5 (0)
2019 Jimma Aba Jifar 9 (8)
2019- Mekelle 70 Enderta 14 (10)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:31, 16 December 2017 (UTC)

Biography

Sunshine Stars F.C

He began his career in the Sunshine Stars F.C. in Nigeria Premier League, he managed to convert 13 goals in 17 games played.

Talleres

In August 2016, Okiki was tested at argentine Racing Club playing for Argentine Primera División.[6] However, he decided to emigrate to Cordoba and play for Talleres.[7] After a couple of weeks of trial, he was accepted into the institution and Okiki became part of the first team. He was signed for one year with a purchase option.

Jimma Aba Jifar F.C.

Afolabi signed for Ethiopian Premier League debutantes Jimma Aba Jifar F.C. at the start of the 2017/18 season. He enjoyed a very successful debut season with the club securing top goal scorer honors (23) and helping the club win its first ever title.

Ismaily SC

After a wonderful season in Ethiopia league he achieved the top scorer award and the most valuable player. Okiki drew the attention of some clubs and he received a lot of offers but he preferred to sign 4 years contract with the Egyptian giant Ismaily SC.

Honours
Talleres de Córdoba
Jimma Aba Jifar F.C.
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References
  1. "Afolabi Okiki duped, Stranded in Argentina". Archived from the original on 22 May 2017. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
  2. Sports, TyC. "Okiki Afolabi, el goleador nigeriano que se prueba en Talleres". Retrieved 7 September 2016.
  3. "Malaysian club Kelantan FA double Okiki pay - agent - Nigeria Premier League 2016 - Malaysia".
  4. "Malaysian club Kelantan FA double Okiki pay - agent - Nigeria Premier League 2016 - Malaysia".
  5. "Okiki Afolabi firmó con Talleres: la sorprendente contratación del goleador de la Liga de Nigeria". 2016-08-31. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
  6. "Argentine Club Registers Okiki Afolabi, Silent On Tiongoli Tonbara – OwnGoal Nigeria". Retrieved 7 September 2016.
  7. "Okiki Afolabi Thrilled After Joining Argentina's Talleres - Complete Sports Nigeria". 1 September 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
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