Veteran NPFL player Jonathan Zikiye has publicly expressed his gratitude to his agent for facilitating a transfer to ISSA Town Sports Club in Bahrain.
Zikiye, who has turned out for several top Nigerian clubs including Kano Pillars, Rivers United, Sunshine Stars, and MFM Lagos said his agent, Mr Olagbemiro Michael Oladayo (also known as Ola Mykel), worked tirelessly to make the move a reality.
“I am grateful to my agent … who worked tirelessly for this deal to materialise. I’m here because of his hard work,” Zikiye said, promising to give his all in return for the opportunity.
On his ambitions with ISSA Town, Zikiye revealed that he aims to help the club secure promotion and win trophies by contributing his experience.
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He also noted that ISSA Town’s goal is to return to the Bahrain Premier League, and he believes he can play a key role in achieving that objective.
Editorial
In Jonathan Zikiye’s move to ISSA Town Sports Club in Bahrain, one senses more than a simple transfer this is a statement of resilient ambition. For a veteran whose career has traversed some of Nigeria’s most storied clubs, this move is neither a retirement plan nor a detour, but a carefully negotiated chapter in a career that still has gas.
The most striking part of his reflection is the surprisingly humble centrepiece his agent. Zikiye’s praise for Mr Olagbemiro Michael Oladayo resonates not merely as gratitude, but recognition that international careers for Nigerian players cannot happen in a vacuum. It demands persistence, negotiation, and someone willing to labour behind the scenes. His acknowledgment of that effort is refreshing.
But equally important is his mindset as he joins ISSA Town. He is not simply there to cash in or wind down he wants to help lift the club up. He speaks of promotion, of trophies, of experience. That is the kind of ambition that can energise a team and galvanise a dressing room. It is not stumbled-upon potential it is purpose.
His story underscores a broader truth in Nigerian football for many players, success is not just about leaving the country, but about meaningful destinations. It is not enough to get abroad the challenge is to make a difference once there. Zikiye seems poised to do just that.
Did You Know?
- Versatile Career Zikiye Jonathan has played for multiple NPFL clubs, including Kano Pillars, Rivers United, Sunshine Stars, and MFM Lagos.
- Agent Recognition His agent, Mr Olagbemiro Michael Oladayo (aka Ola Mykel), has been instrumental in brokering at least this major move abroad.
- Promotion Ambition Zikiye is aiming to help ISSA Town gain promotion back to the Bahrain Premier League showing his move isn’t just about playing abroad, but making an impact.
- Late‑Career Move For many Nigerian players, moving to Middle Eastern or GCC clubs later in their career is a way to extend their playing life while still contributing significantly.
- Experience Factor At ISSA Town, Zikiye’s leadership and experience from his time in Nigeria’s top flight is likely to be a big asset for the club’s ambitions.
