Paul Ogunkoya

Paul Adeniran Ogunkoya (born 17 September 2004) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a forward for KTP, on loan from Nigerian side Mahanaim FC.

Club career After a short loan stint with Norwegian Eliteserien side Stabæk, Ogunkoya joined Finnish Veikkausliiga club Kuopion Palloseura (KuPS) on loan for the 2024 season. He debuted with his new club on 27 January 2024, in a Finnish League Cup loss against Ilves. On 6 April 2024, Ogunkoya debuted in Veikkausliiga in a 3–1 home win against HJK Helsinki. He scored his first goal in the league on 28 July, in a 2–1 away win against Ekenäs IF (EIF).

Personal life On 24 October 2024, it was reported that Ogunkoya had been arrested as a suspect of a rape, which had allegedly taken place on 13 October in Kuopio, Finland. He was released on the following day. On 1 November, it was reported that Ogunkoya had exited Finland after his visa expired. On 26 February 2025, it was reported that no charges are filed for the incident due to lack of evidence.

Career statistics

Honours KuPS Veikkausliiga: 2024 Finnish League Cup runner-up: 2024