Kayode Bankole is set for a fresh start in Tanzania, joining newly promoted Gold Geita FC after a difficult spell on the fringes in South Africa.
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Nigerian goalkeeper Kayode Bankole has completed a move to Tanzanian Premier League side Gold Geita FC on a free transfer.
The 23 year old has signed a one-year contract with the newly promoted club after parting ways with South African Premier Soccer League outfit TS Galaxy. Bankole had joined TS Galaxy in 2025 after his contract with former NPFL champions Remo Stars expired, but he failed to make a competitive appearance for the club during his stint there.
A Chance To Get Back Playing
The move to Gold Geita FC gives the shot-stopper an opportunity to revive his career after spending almost a year on the sidelines without regular football. Fans following Nigerian goalkeepers plying their trade abroad can also check fixtures and offers via the Bet9ja promotions page. (Betting advertisement, 18+ only)
Joining A Club On The Rise
Gold Geita FC secured promotion back to the Tanzanian Premier League after winning the NBC Championship, Tanzania’s second-tier competition, last season. The club previously represented Tanzania in the CAF Confederation Cup during the 2022/23 campaign, giving Bankole the chance to join a side with continental pedigree as he looks to rebuild momentum in his career.
Did You Know?
- Kayode Bankole’s full name is Bankole Kayode Iyanu, and he was born in Ipokia, Nigeria, on October 16, 2002.
- He began his senior career at Shooting Stars before joining Remo Stars in 2020, where he spent five years as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper.
- At Remo Stars, Bankole won the NPFL Goalkeeper of the Season award twice and kept more than 40 clean sheets in over 90 appearances.
- His performances helped Remo Stars secure back to back continental qualifications during his time at the Ikenne-based club.
- Bankole earned his first Super Eagles call-up for the World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in March 2025.
- He won the NPFL title with Remo Stars in the 2024/25 season before his contract with the club expired.
- Gold Geita FC’s promotion to the Tanzanian Premier League came after winning the NBC Championship, the country’s second-tier competition, last season.
