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Karim Adeyemi supports grassroots football with return to Ibadan

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

German forward, Karim Adeyemi and his father visited the Olubadan Stadium in Ibadan to support grassroots football.

The 22-year-old through his foundation, hosted the U-15 Adeyemi Football Championship, providing a platform for young talents to showcase their skills.

Although he represents Germany at the international level, the homecoming marks a special moment for Adeyemi, who has been making waves in the football world with his impressive skills.

The former Salzburg player is in his third season with German Bundesliga side Dortmund, with two goals and three assists in seven league games.

He also played for Liefering and his current contract with Dortmund runs till 2027.

Adeyemi is amongst players of Nigerian descent with international allegiance to European countries.

Others are Bukayo Saka (England), Tammy Abraham (England), and David Alaba (Austria), to mention a few.

Ademola Lookman, who was born and raised in England, decided to switch nationality to Nigeria.

The decision paid off as he recently won the Africa Player of the Year award.

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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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