Adebayo Adeleye, the Super Eagles goalkeeper, has departed from Enosis Neon Paralimni, the Cypriot First Division club he joined in July 2024 on a free transfer from Hapoel Jerusalem. His contract has now ended, and he is exploring new opportunities abroad.
Since arriving in Paralimni, the 24 year old made an immediate impression, featuring 17 times in the Regionalliga Bayern tallies, delivering several standout performances. Adeleye expressed gratitude for the experience, describing it as a privilege and an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
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Before his move to Cyprus, Adeleye spent six productive years at Hapoel Jerusalem, making 139 appearances and keeping 54 clean sheets. Internationally, he has been capped by Nigeria’s senior team, debuting in June 2023 with a clean display in a 3–2 win over Sierra Leone.
His time in Cyprus follows a growing trend of Nigerian keepers refining their skills abroad, and Adeleye’s next destination will be by fans and pundits alike.
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We welcome Adeleye’s decision to move on as a natural step in a goalkeeper’s career every stop brings fresh lessons. His time in Cyprus offered a platform to gain vital match experience, sharpen his reflexes, and adapt to European styles ingredients that can only enhance his readiness for higher levels of competition.
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Adeleye’s gratitude towards Enosis and his steady displays reveal a maturity and growth mindset. These are essential traits for a national team custodian. With Nigeria’s goalkeeping framework often debated, performances like his remind us that diligent progress abroad strengthens the national pool.
As he enters the next phase, this departure marks both an end and a beginning. We believe that with more playing time and exposure in a stronger league, he has the potential to challenge Super Eagles' goalkeeping hierarchy. By embracing new challenges, Adeleye continues to build his case and we're poised to track how this next chapter shapes his ascent.
Did You Know?
Adeleye featured in Israel’s Liga Leumit and Premier League for six seasons before his Cyprus move.
He kept an impressive 54 clean sheets in 139 appearances for Hapoel Jerusalem.
His senior international debut came on 18 June 2023 in a 3–2 victory against Sierra Leone.
He won three "Player of the Week" awards in Cyprus during the 2024/25 season.
Enosis Neon Paralimni was founded in 1944 and plays its home games in Paralimni.