South Africa DStv Premiership team, Lamontville Golden Arrows F.C, has announced the signing of Nigerian-born goalkeeper, Olufemi Kayode on a 2-year deal, as they boost their squad to be title challengers in the South African premiership.

Lamontville Golden Arrow F.C. announced the arrival of the 189cm tall shot-stopper on their official social media pages, brandishing the Nigerian international who has plied trade in the Nigeria top-flight league as well as in CAF-organised club competitions.

The experienced bulky goalie spent a few years of his professional football career with Uyo-based NPFL side, Akwa United F.C, before joining Lobi Stars of Markurdi for a year stint. He was snapped by Nigeria’s most successful football club, Enyimba International in 2019 and he enjoyed a couple of CAF Champions and Confederation games with the Aba-based side.

Olufemi Kayode later landed in Akure where he teamed up with Sunshine Stars FC, his last club in Nigeria, enjoying a good run of form with the ‘Akure Gunners’ before being scouted by Golden Arrows.

Olufemi Kayode is the second Nigerian goalkeeper in the South Africa DStv Premiership alongside, Stanley Nwabili who plays for Chippa United F.C

Nigerian footballer Afeez Olawale Awakan has joined Alhala SC of Bahrain, Akwaibom Daily reports.

The mercurial and energetic utility player who can play as a defensive midfielder and winger signed a lucrative deal with the rich Bahrain premiership side for an undisclosed fee.

The former Akwa United and Tanta SC of Egypt possesses an intimidating presence that allows him to bulldoze through opposition defenses plus powerful shots with both left and right feet.

Alhala SC who monitored the player at Asswehly SC of Libya announced the signing of the Nigerian footballer to boost their squad against the 2023/2024 Bahrain premiership, and he has been handed jersey number 10

Awakan, a member of the Akwa United team that won the first F.A Cup in 2015, after defeating Lobi Stars 2-1 in the final where he scored the opening goal in the Nigeria F.A Cup final, has previously played for Shooting Stars, Kwara FC, Enugu Rangers, and Dakkada FC in Nigeria.

Akwa Ibom Has World Class Facilities, Says NFF

The Nigeria Football Federation – NFF has commended the efforts of the Akwa Ibom State government in building and maintaining ‘world class’ facilities in the state.

NFF Deputy Secretary General, Dr. Emmanuel Ikpeme stated this while receiving the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno who visited the team’s camp at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Ikot Ekpene to officially welcome the team to the state.

He thanked the governor for giving approval for the hosting of the Nigeria/Sao Tome AFCON qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo and appealed for more support in the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers beginning from November this year.

Ikpeme who described the reception of team at the airport as topnotch, added that the road network, hotel and the stadium are all world class facilities and thanked the governor for maintaining high standard in building quality infrastructure.

Head Coach of the Super Eagles Team, José Peseiro and Captain of the Team, William-Troost Ekong in their remarks, appreciated the Akwa Ibom State Government for the hospitality the team has enjoyed in the state.

On his part, Governor Umo Eno thanked the team for their kind words and expressed the solidarity of the people of the State with them, assuring the Super Eagles of the State government’s support in their Sunday’s African Cup of Nations qualifier against the Falcons and True Parrots of Sao Tomé and Principe.

While thanking the Nigerian Football Federation for choosing Uyo as venue for the Super Eagles’ home encounters, the governor pledged the continuous support of the state to the success of the national team.