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Al Merrikh terminates Ojo Olorunleke’s contract

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5 months ago

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Oluwaseun Oyediji

Al Merrikh terminates Ojo Olorunleke’s contract

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Sudanese side Al Merrikh has terminated the contract of Nigeria goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke.

Olorunleke joined the Sudanese side from Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) outfit, Enyimba FC.

In 2024, he signed a two-year deal with Al Merrikh, but the club has terminated his contract and is set to replace him.

Reports have it that he is set to be replaced by a Tunisian goalkeeper.

The 29-year-old save hands played for Giwa FC, Akwa United, Sunshine Stars, and Enyimba FC before moving to Sudan.

He was a member of the Nigerian side at the last Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as the team won a silver medal in Cote d’Ivoire last year.

As a free agent, Olorunleke is expected to join another team or possibly return to the NPFL.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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