Ojo Olorunleke

Ojo Olorunleke is a Nigerian professional footballer, widely recognized for his role as a goalkeeper in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) and for the Nigerian national team.Early Life and Education While specific details about Ojo Olorunleke's early life and formal education are not widely documented, his professional football career began to take shape in the Nigerian domestic leagues, marking the start of his notable journey in the sport.Career Progression and Notable Works Ojo Olorunleke began his senior career in 2013 with **Giwa FC**. In his debut season, he helped the team secure a victory in the Nigeria National League, achieving promotion to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). His career continued with stints at several prominent Nigerian clubs: * **Kano Pillars** (2014–2017) * **Akwa United** (2017–2019) * **Sunshine Stars** (2019–2020) * **Abia Warriors** (2020–2021)In 2021, Olorunleke transferred to **Enyimba**, one of Nigeria's most successful football clubs. During his time there, he helped the team win the 2022–23 Nigeria Professional Football League title. His contributions led to him being named the club captain at Enyimba on August 3, 2023. In the 2024–2025 season, he moved to **Al-Merrikh SC**.International Career and Major Achievements Olorunleke Ojo has also represented Nigeria at the international level: * **Youth International:** He was part of the Nigeria U20 team that won the **2015 African U-20 Championship**. * **Nigeria B National Team:** In May 2018, he was called up for a friendly match against Atlético de Madrid. * **Senior National Team:** Ojo received his first call-up to the senior Nigeria national team in May 2022.A major highlight of his career was being named to the final squad for the **2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)**, where he was the only player called up from the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL). Nigeria finished as the runner-up in the tournament.Current Status As of the 2024–2025 season, Ojo Olorunleke plays professionally for **Al-Merrikh SC**. He is recognized as one of the accomplished goalkeepers to emerge from the Nigerian domestic league system.