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Junior Ajayi

b. 1996

Nigerian association football player

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About Junior Ajayi

Born 1996. Junior Ajayi is a Nigerian association football player.

Oluwafemi Junior Ajayi (born 29 January 1996), commonly known as Junior Ajayi, is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker.

He was selected in Nigeria's 18-man squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics, after helping them qualify for Rio with his decisive goals. With Nigeria, he won the Olympic bronze medal. Junior Ajayi helped Egyptian giants Al Ahly secure 2 CAF Champion Leagues, 2019–20 and 2020–21. However, following the arrival of Percy Tau and Luís Miquissone, he was never selected by Pitso Mosimane for matches and demanded Al Ahly to terminate his contract. He eventually found himself in Libyan side Al Nasr-Benghazi. On 30 July 2022, Junior Ajayi returned to Egypt by signing for Alexandria-based Smouha.

Career statistics International

Honours Al Ahly Egyptian Premier League: 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20 Egypt Cup: 2016–17, 2019–20 Egyptian Super Cup: 2018, 2019; runner-up: 2017, 2020 CAF Champions League: 2019–20, 2020–21; runner-up: 2017, 2018 FIFA Club World Cup third place: 2020

Nigeria U23 Summer Olympics third place: 2016

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Important facts

Born
29 January 1996, Lagos
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Nigeria
Also known as
Oluwafemi Ajayi, Oluwafemi Junior Ajayi

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Junior Ajayi?

Nigerian association football player

When was Junior Ajayi born?

Junior Ajayi was born on 29 January 1996 in Lagos.

What is Junior Ajayi's occupation?

Junior Ajayi is an association football player.

What nationality is Junior Ajayi?

Junior Ajayi is Nigerian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Junior Ajayi

· Wikidata: Q21685216

· DBpedia: Junior Ajayi

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