Forgotten Super Eagles forward returns to football

Nigerian forward Olanrewaju Kayode has finalized a transfer to Turkish Division 2 side Şanlıurfaspor FC, several months after he was embroiled in a family scandal, according to a report from Soccernet. Ng. The past year has been a test of Kayode's resilience. Despite the personal challenges he faced, he remained focused on his professional career. In the early months of this year, reports emerged indicating that he was engaged in a dispute with his wife, Ezinne. The 31-year-old forward joined Genclerbirligi in September 2023, but his contract was terminated in March of this year. In a previous report by Soccernet. No, it was revealed that Kayode's wife was engaged in an extramarital affair with her pastor, Tobi Adegboyega. Furthermore, it was alleged that she was using his funds to support her pastor's lifestyle. Additionally, she purportedly conspired with several associates to defraud Kayode of a portion of his assets. Additionally, there were disputes regarding the paternity of their children, as Kayode engaged in a series of discussions with his wife regarding a purported DNA test. The most recent information regarding this matter is that Kayode has initiated divorce proceedings. However, the Nigerian forward has moved on from these events and is continuing his professional career. In a recent development, according to Ojora Babatunde, Kayode has joined the Turkish second-division club Şanlıurfaspor. As Kayode embarks on this new chapter, there is a sense of anticipation for his future success. The 31-year-old forward has entered into a one-year contractual agreement with the club, which will remain in effect until the conclusion of the next season. It is anticipated that Kayode will endeavor to make a favorable impression at the club, with the objective of securing a transfer to a more prominent club in the forthcoming summer transfer window. The trajectory of Olanrewaju Kayode's career has been marked by a series of pivotal moments, the first of which was his transfer from Austria Vienna to Manchester City in 2015. Nevertheless, the agreement above ultimately proved unsuccessful, resulting in his subsequent transfer from Manchester City following the completion of loan periods at Girona and Shakhtar Donetsk. In 2018, Kayode was transferred to Shakhtar Donetsk permanently; however, he was loaned out the following year. While registered with the Ukrainian club, he was loaned to Sivasspor and Ümraniyespor. He subsequently joined Genclerbirligi permanently the previous year.