Super Eagles forward Olanrewaju Kayode is one of the prolific strikers out of Nigeria. Based in Turkey, Kayode boasts of a career spanning continents including a stint at Premier League champions, Manchester City.

Olanrewaju’s football journey began in Nigeria, where he honed his skills before making a splash on the international scene in 2010. He signed with Asec Mimosas in the Ivory Coast, a stepping stone that launched him into European football. Austria, Switzerland, Israel, and Ukraine all witnessed his talent on loan before he found a foothold in Turkey.

Here are, however, some other things to know about Olanrewaju Kayode:

Things to know about Olanrewaju Kayode

Ibadan start for Kayode Olanrewaju

Olanrewaju started his career with Ibadan-based Marvelous FC from where he moved to Ghana to join Red Bull FC. It was from Ghana that he was recommended to Nigeria Under-17 coach John Obuh, went for tryouts, and was picked for the World Cup squad.

Member of Nigeria U-17 team of 2009

Olanrewaju was a member of the Nigeria Under-17 class of 2009. Although he played in every single game, he never lasted a full match and failed to score a single goal. Some of his contemporaries in that side were Ogenyi Onazi, Kenneth Omeruo and Ramon Azeez. International stars who played include Alvaro Morata, Shkodran Mustafi, Mario Gotze, Granit Xhaka, Isco and one Neymar

Participated at two further CADET championships

Olanrewaju featured in the Under-20 World Cups in 2011 and 2013, scoring a combined total of five goals. Three of those came in Colombia in 2011, where he scored in consecutive group phase games.

Married to Barrister Dora Kayode who is also his agent

Olanrewaju is married to his loving wife, Barrister Dora Kayode, who is also his agent is busy investing wisely. Her main hobby is watching her hubby play football and score goals. They are happily married and have three gorgeous sons together.

Debut for Super Eagles in 2017

Kayode Olanrewaju made his debut for the Super Eagles in a 1–1 draw with Senegal on 23 March 2017.

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