Akeem Latifu


Akeem Latifu is a retired Nigerian footballer.

Career

Club

Latifu began his career for Bussdor United F.C. and signed a contract for Ocean Boys in January 2009. After a half-year who earned 17 caps left Ocean Boys F.C. and signed for Nigeria Premier League rival Akwa United F.C. in January 2010. On 9 August 2013 he signed a loan-contract with Aalesund.
On 21 January 2017, Latifu signed a 1.5-year contract with Azerbaijan Premier League side Zira FK.
On 26 July 2017, Latifu signed for Budapest Honvéd. His contract expired in November 2017 and he became a free agent.
On 19 February 2018, Latifu signed a 2-year contract with OBOS-ligaen club Sogndal. He left the club on 18 December 2018 by mutual termination.
In March 2022 it was reported that he had joined English side Hyde United. However, no further confirmations was made.

International

Latifu was part of the Nigeria national under-20 football team at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Canada and played four games in the tournament.
Latifu was called up to Nigeria national football team on 16 March 2015.

Post-playing career

Settling in Manchester, Latifu became a player agent.

Career statistics

International

''Statistics accurate as of match played 29 March 2015''

Honours

Club

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