Shola Jimoh
Personal information
Full name Olusola Jimoh
Date of birth (2008-04-08) April 8, 2008 (age 16)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
York United FC
Number 19
Youth career
Brampton East SC
Toronto FC
United Football Academy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– York United FC 2 (0)
International career
2023 Canada U15 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of June 27, 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of August 10, 2023

Olusola Jimoh (born April 8, 2008) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for York United FC in the Canadian Premier League.

Early life

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Jimoh began playing soccer at age six with Brampton East SC.[1] He later joined the Toronto FC Academy, followed by a stint with the United Football Academy.[2]

Club career

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In September 2023, Jimoh signed a developmental contract with York United FC in the Canadian Premier League.[3] In June 2024, he signed an Exceptional Young Talent contract with the club through 2026, with an option for 2027.[4][5] On June 9, 2024, he made his professional debut in a substitute appearance against Vancouver FC.[6]

International career

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Jimoh played with the Canada U15 at the 2023 CONCACAF Boys' Under-15 Championship.

References

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  1. ^ Shola Jimoh at the Canadian Soccer Association
  2. ^ Jacques, John (June 23, 2024). "The CPL's First Six Exceptional Young Talent Players". Northern Tribune.
  3. ^ Jacques, John (September 6, 2024). "York United Youth Injection: Nine Stripes Announce Three Additions". Northern Tribune.
  4. ^ "York United FC announce signing of Canadian winger Shola Jimoh on Exceptional Young Talent contract". York United FC. June 7, 2024.
  5. ^ Jacques, John (June 7, 2024). "York United Adds Shola Jimoh On Exceptional Young Talent Deal". Northern Tribune.
  6. ^ "The Special Juan: Cordova's sensational strike the highlight as Mora's first game ends in 2-2 draw". York United FC. June 9, 2024.
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