Jamiu Alimi


Jamiu Abiodun Alimi is a Nigerian international footballer who plays for Sunshine Stars, as a central defender.

Club career

Born in Lagos, Alimi spent his early career with Westerlo and Metalurh Donetsk. He later played for Tavriya Simferopol, Olympiakos Nicosia, Sharks, Shooting Stars, Kano Pillars and Akwa United.
Jamiu joined Akwa United on a two-year deal from Kano Pillars, during the 2017–18 mid-season transfer window. On 27 February 2019, he was loaned out to El-Kanemi for the rest of the season because of lack of playing time after falling out of favour with Akwa United manager Rafael Everton. In September 2019 it was confirmed that he had joined Sunshine Stars.

International career

He made his international debut for Nigeria in 2015.