Ryan Alebiosu wasted no time making his mark on the new season, teeing up Blackburn’s winning goal in their opening Carabao Cup tie of 2026/27.
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Super Eagles right back Ryan Alebiosu made an immediate impact at the start of the 2026/27 season, providing the assist for Blackburn Rovers’ winning goal in their Carabao Cup first round victory over Burton Albion.
Alebiosu was central to the decisive moment, delivering the final pass that set up Blackburn’s match winner as Rovers booked their place in the second round of the competition. It’s an encouraging opening statement for the 24 year old, who enjoyed an impressive first season at Ewood Park after joining from Belgian side KV Kortrijk.
That debut campaign saw Alebiosu quickly establish himself as a regular under manager Michael O’Neill, making 40 appearances and earning a nomination for the club’s Player of the Season award. His attacking output was a notable part of that breakthrough too, with several assists across the season, including a decisive low cross in Blackburn’s win over Millwall in March. Fans following his start to the new season can check Bet9ja’s current promo code ahead of Blackburn’s Championship opener.
Alebiosu’s route to Ewood Park wasn’t a straightforward one. He spent eleven years in Arsenal’s Hale End academy, training alongside players including Bukayo Saka, but never made a competitive first team appearance for the Gunners before loan spells at Crewe Alexandra and Kilmarnock led him to Kortrijk and eventually a permanent move to Blackburn in July 2025.
His international story adds another layer of interest for Nigerian fans. Born in London and long eligible for England, Alebiosu had to obtain a Nigerian passport in late 2025 to formally switch his allegiance, and he made his Super Eagles debut in a 3-1 win over Uganda at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, a result that helped Nigeria top Group C with a perfect record. New Bet9ja users following Nigeria’s defensive options can check how to get the Bet9ja promotion code before the next international window.
His rapid rise hasn’t gone unnoticed elsewhere either. Both Genoa and Everton have been credited with transfer interest in Alebiosu following his breakout Championship campaign, though Blackburn have so far shown no urgency to cash in on one of their most reliable performers.
With the Super Eagles also keeping tabs on their players abroad, another productive campaign at club level could further strengthen Alebiosu’s position in Nigeria’s national team setup heading into a season that already carries plenty of weight for the country’s World Cup qualification hopes. Punters following his progress can check Bet9ja’s YOHAIG code as the Championship season gets underway.
For now, Alebiosu will simply be pleased with how the new campaign has started, and Blackburn will hope his early form carries through into the more demanding weeks ahead.
📌 Did You Know?
- Alebiosu’s full name is Ryan Fiyinfoluwa Alebiosu, born in Islington, London.
- He spent eleven years in Arsenal’s Hale End academy, from age eight to nineteen, without making a competitive first-team appearance.
- He trained alongside current Arsenal stars including Bukayo Saka during his time at Hale End.
- Alebiosu had to obtain a Nigerian passport in late 2025 to switch his international allegiance from England to Nigeria.
- His Super Eagles debut came in a 3-1 win over Uganda at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, helping Nigeria top Group C.
- He made 40 appearances for Blackburn in his debut season, 2025/26, and was nominated for the club’s Player of the Season award.
- Genoa and Everton have both been credited with transfer interest in Alebiosu following his breakout Championship campaign.
