Akeem Latifu


Akeem Latifu is a Nigerian footballer, who plays for Jerv.

Career

Club

Latifu began his career for Bussdor United F.C. and signed in January 2009 a contract for Ocean Boys F.C.. After a half-year who earned 17 caps left Ocean Boys F.C. and signed for Nigeria Premier League rival Akwa United F.C. in January 2010. On 9 August 2013 he signed a loan-contract with Aalesund.
On 21 January 2017, Latifu signed a 1.5-year contract with Azerbaijan Premier League side Zira FK.
On 26 July 2017, Latifu signed for Budapest Honvéd. His contract expired in November 2017 and he became a free agent.
On 19 February 2018, Latifu signed a 2-year contract with OBOS-ligaen club Sogndal. He left the club on 18 December 2018 by mutual termination.

International

Latifu was part of the Nigeria national under-20 football team at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Canada and played four games in the tournament.
Latifu was called up to Nigeria national football team on 16 March 2015.

Career statistics

Club

International

Statistics accurate as of match played 29 March 2015

Honours

Club

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