Prince Kazeem Eletu FC’s rising star, Adeleke Oluwatobi, has signed with Greek second-tier side Makedonikos, joining from Czech club FK Varnsdorf.
The move comes just two days after fellow Prince Kazeem Eletu product, Lawal Sulaimon, also secured a switch to the same Greek outfit, underlining the academy’s growing reputation for grooming players ready for Europe.
In a statement celebrating the transfer, Prince Kazeem Eletu FC wrote:
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“We’re delighted to announce that our academy graduate Tobi has signed with Makedonikos FC in the Greek second division! Tobi joins from FK Varnsdorf A.S in the Czech Republic, continuing his journey along the Prince Kazeem Eletu pathway. This marks our second successive transfer this season, as Tobi now joins Suleiman at Makedonikos. The trajectory continues, and the future shines bright for our graduates. Congratulations, Tobi — the journey is only just beginning!”
Editorial
We view Adeleke Oluwatobi’s move to Makedonikos as another milestone in the story of Nigerian academies shaping Europe’s football future. Prince Kazeem Eletu FC, in particular, has shown remarkable consistency in producing players who not only leave Nigeria but thrive in competitive European environments.
It is refreshing to see a well-structured pathway paying off. Too often, young talents fall through the cracks due to poor guidance or rushed decisions. Yet, with two players Adeleke and Sulaimon—landing at Makedonikos in the same week, this club has proven that careful nurturing and strong networks can yield results.
We must also appreciate the importance of timing. Adeleke has already gained valuable experience in the Czech Republic, and this next step could give him the stability and visibility he needs to grow further. For Nigerian football, each success abroad is more than personal; it broadens the map for future generations.
If Adeleke embraces the opportunity with discipline and determination, he could follow in the footsteps of Nigerians who turned European lower-tier beginnings into top-flight stardom. His move is not just about playing in Greece it is about carrying the weight of expectation and showing what Nigerian academies are capable of producing.
We believe the future indeed shines bright for Adeleke, and his story should inspire others to trust the process, invest in their craft, and seize the right opportunities when they arise.
Did You Know?
- Makedonikos FC, founded in 1928, is based in Thessaloniki, Greece, and has spent most of its history in the lower divisions.
- Prince Kazeem Eletu FC has built partnerships with European clubs to provide a direct pathway for young Nigerian players to move abroad.
- The Czech Republic has become a stepping stone for many African players seeking to launch careers in more prominent European leagues.
- Lawal Sulaimon and Adeleke Oluwatobi’s back-to-back transfers to Makedonikos highlight a growing Nigerian presence in Greek football.
- Long throw-ins, like those that drew attention to Rory Delap years ago, have become an increasingly studied tactic in modern football, showing how diverse skills can shape a player’s career path.
