Full name Akande Abiodun Asimi Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Current team Shooting Stars | Place of birth Ibadan, Nigeria Playing position Name Akande Asimiyu | |
Date of birth (1993-12-10) 10 December 1993 (age 21) | ||
ABIODUN AKANDE ASIMIYU
Abiodun Akande (born 10 December 1993 in Ibadan, Oyo State) is a Nigerian football goalkeeper. He currently plays for Shooting Stars F.C..
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Career
Abiodun Akande began his professional career with Shooting Stars F.C. during the 2010 season. After signing as a youth player following 2009 Nigeria Football Federation Cup state qualification level in 2010 when Shooting Stars played against Oppy STars FC. he was signed in 2009 to the senior team but held to be with the Team B, after few weeks, he was promoted to the first team and started making an integral part in helping the Oluyole Warriors compete in the Nigeria Premier League. During the season, he integrated well into the team forming a vital partnership with teammates providing numerous assists and clean sheets in vital games. Abiodun Akande's representative is Ramone Remmie
Shooting Stars F.C (2010-)
Handed his home debut against perennial rivals Warri wolves FC in Ibadan 2010 Nigeria Premier League Season. Abiodun was named the NPFL best Youngest goalkeeper of the year at the end of his first season (2010, 2011,2012) and also won the best Goalkeeper in the Nigeria National League 2014 that got Shooting Stars FC promoted back to the Nigeria Premier League.
International
He is presently part of the Nigeria Dream Team Squad.