Shola Jimoh Explained

Shola Jimoh
Fullname:Olusola Jimoh
Birth Date:8 April 2008
Birth Place:Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England
Position:Forward
Currentclub:York United FC
Clubnumber:19
Youthclubs1:Brampton East SC
Youthclubs2:Toronto FC
Youthclubs3:United Football Academy
Years1:2023–
Clubs1:York United FC
Caps1:4
Goals1:1
Club-Update:July 13, 2024
Nationalyears1:2023
Nationalteam1:Canada U15
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalteam-Update:August 10, 2023

Olusola Jimoh (born April 8, 2008) is a soccer player who plays for York United FC in the Canadian Premier League. Born in England, he represents Canada at youth international level.

Early life

Jimoh grew up in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England and Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Jimoh began playing soccer at age six with Brampton East SC. He later joined the Toronto FC Academy, followed by a stint with the United Football Academy.[1]

Club career

In September 2023, Jimoh signed a developmental contract with York United FC in the Canadian Premier League.[2] In June 2024, he signed an Exceptional Young Talent contract with the club through 2026, with an option for 2027.[3] [4] On June 9, 2024, he made his professional debut in a substitute appearance against Vancouver FC.[5] He scored his first goal on July 13 against Cavalry FC,[6] [7] becoming the league's second-youngest ever goal-scorer at 16 years and 96 days of age (behind T.J. Tahid).[8]

International career

Jimoh played with the Canada U15 at the 2023 CONCACAF Boys' Under-15 Championship.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The CPL’s First Six Exceptional Young Talent Players. John. Jacques. June 23, 2024. Northern Tribune.
  2. Web site: York United Youth Injection: Nine Stripes Announce Three Additions. September 6, 2024. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  3. Web site: York United FC announce signing of Canadian winger Shola Jimoh on Exceptional Young Talent contract. June 7, 2024. York United FC.
  4. Web site: York United Adds Shola Jimoh On Exceptional Young Talent Deal. 7 June 2024. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  5. Web site: The Special Juan: Cordova's sensational strike the highlight as Mora's first game ends in 2-2 draw. 9 June 2024. York United FC.
  6. Web site: 'My moment came and I took advantage of it': How 16-year-old Shola Jimoh scored his very first pro goal. July 16, 2024. York United FC.
  7. Web site: Sho And Tell: 16-year-old Jimoh nets first professional goal in superb win in Calgary. July 16, 2024. York United FC. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke.
  8. Web site: Match Analysis: York United stay hot, hand Cavalry first home loss in CPL of 2024. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke. Canadian Premier League. 13 July 2024.