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Michael Adedokun: Nigeria midfielder joins CF Montreal

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

CF Montreal announced that it has signed midfielder Michael Adedokun to a contract through the 2025 season.

The deal also includes three option years in 2026, 2027 and 2028.

Adedokun was selected by CF Montreal 13th overall in the first round of the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) SuperDraft on December 20.

“We are pleased to have Michael officially join the group,” said CF Montreal President and CEO Gabriel Gervais.

“He is a dynamic attacking midfielder with a strong goal-scoring instinct, 1-on-1 skills, and good creativity in the final third. We believe he is ready to take the next step in his career as he continues to progress with us. I would also like to congratulate him on winning the MAC Hermann Trophy.”

The Eruwa, Nigeria native won the 2024 MAC Hermann Trophy as the NCAA Division I player of the year on Friday.

Adedokun led the Ohio State Buckeyes with 11 goals and 11 assists last season and helped his team win the 2024 Big Ten Tournament.

He was also named a First Team All-Big Ten selection.

CF Montreal signs midfielder Adedokun to a contract for the 2025 season, with option years in 2026, 2027, and 2028.

Adedokun led the Buckeyes and the Big Ten Conference with 33 points, 11 goals, and 11 assists as Ohio State advanced to the College Cup semifinals.

Adedokun, the 2024 Big Ten Midfielder of the Year, paced the Buckeyes to a 16-2-4 record.

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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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