Anjola Popoola
Anjolaoluwa David Popoola is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Accrington Stanley.
Early life
Popoola was born in Lagos, Nigeria.Career
On 24 July 2023, EFL League Two side Accrington Stanley announced Popoola as one of nine youngsters to have signed a scholarship deal with the club.On 10 October 2023, Popoola became the youngest player in the 21st century for Accrington after coming off the bench in the EFL Trophy for the 6 minutes of added time against Harrogate Town in a 5–3 win.
On 24 February 2024, Popoola made his EFL League Two debut, coming off the bench in the 80th minute against Crawley Town in a 1–0 loss. He made his second appearance three days later, on 27 February, coming off the bench in the 73rd minute against Walsall in a 2–1 loss. In June 2024, he signed a first professional contract.
On 31 January 2025, Popoola joined Northern Premier League Division One West side Clitheroe on an initial twenty-eight day loan.
He joined National League North team Marine on 24 October 2025, on a one-month loan. A day later, he came off the bench to make his debut, providing a stoppage time assist for the games winning goal in a 2-1 win away to Scarborough Athletic.
On 5 December 2025, Popoola joined National League North team Chorley, given the number 27 shirt. On 20 December 2025, Popoola scored his first goal for Chorley in a 4-2 home victory over Hereford