Abayomi Wilson

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Abayomi Wilson
Personal information
Full name Abayomi Segun Wilson
Date of birth (1995-11-08) 8 November 1995 (age 28)
Place of birth Lagos, Nigeria
Position(s) Midfielder / Winger
Team information
Current team
SK Spēks
Youth career
Dolphin
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2019 K-Electric 36 (3)
2021– SK Spēks
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Abayomi Segun Wilson (born 8 November 1995) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Latvian Second League club SK Spēks.

Club career[edit]

K-Electric[edit]

In August 2014, K-Electric announced the signing of Wilson, while the club also renewed the contract of another Nigerian striker Abayomi Oludeyi, who was signed the previous year. He entered into the deal with the club through his agent and former Nigerian player Jay-Jay Okocha, who had also been involved in the contract of Oludeyi with K-Electric last year.[1][2]

He made his debut for K-Electric in the 2014 NBP Challenge Cup. He made his league debut in the 2014-15 Pakistan Premier League, and played a key role to guide K-Electric to their maiden title victory in the 11-year history of the league. He played thirteen matches and scored one goal.[3] He also played for K-Electric in the 2016 AFC Cup.[4][5][6][7][8] He also played in the 2015 Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup.[9] Abayomi also played the 2018-19 Pakistan Premier League. He made 20 appearances and scored two goals,[3] and impressed against Khan Research Laboratories.[10]

SK Spēks[edit]

In 2021, Wilson signed for Latvian Second League club SK Spēks.[11]

International career[edit]

Wilson played for Nigeria under-17 and under-19 team at youth level.

Honours[edit]

K-Electric

References[edit]

  1. ^ Reporter, The Newspaper's Sports (2014-11-03). "Nigerians inspire K-Electric to 3-2 win over KRL". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  2. ^ "K-Electric hire two England-based players, coach". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  3. ^ a b "Abayomi Wilson - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  4. ^ our.correspondent (2015-07-26). "Training camp underway: KE begin preparations for AFC Cup qualifiers". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  5. ^ natasha.raheel (2015-07-01). "2016 AFC Cup play-off qualifiers: K-Electric's Rasool eager to start training". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  6. ^ "K-Electric look to boost squad with Nigerian defender Akpalo". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  7. ^ "K-Electric hire midfielders Mehmood, Dawood". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  8. ^ "K-Electric upbeat ahead of AFC Cup play-off". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  9. ^ "K-Electric to take part in Sheikh Kamal tournament". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  10. ^ "Segun's late strike helps K-Electric salvage draw". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  11. ^ "Abayomi Wilson - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 2024-02-07.

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