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Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Attacking threat
- Aerial presence (191 cm)
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Nigeria international
- Imposing frame
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Kayode Odejayi profile
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
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Nigeria
- Date of birth
- 21 Feb 1982 (44 years)
- Height
- 191 cm
- Weight
- 76 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- K. Odejayi
Kayode Odejayi recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Russia vs Nigeria
|
International Friendly | 06 Oct 2026 | 3 – 3 |
Guinea Bissau vs Nigeria
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 29 Sep 2026 | 3 – 0 |
Nigeria vs Madagascar
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 25 Sep 2026 | 2 – 1 |
Portugal vs Nigeria
|
International Friendly | 10 Jun 2026 | 2 – 1 |
Poland vs Nigeria
|
International Friendly | 03 Jun 2026 | 2 – 2 |
|
Nigeria vs Tanzania
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 11 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
Tanzania vs Nigeria
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 15 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
Madagascar vs Nigeria
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 24 Mar 2027 | Upcoming |
|
Nigeria vs Guinea Bissau
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 28 Mar 2027 | Upcoming |
Kayode Odejayi transfer history (18 moves)
Guiseley AFC
Retired
Stockport County
Guiseley AFC
Tranmere Rovers
Stockport County
Rotherham United
Tranmere Rovers
Accrington Stanley
Rotherham United
Rotherham United
Accrington Stanley
Accrington Stanley
Rotherham United
Rotherham United
Accrington Stanley
Colchester United
Rotherham United
Barnsley
Colchester United
Scunthorpe United
Barnsley
Barnsley
Scunthorpe United
Cheltenham Town
Barnsley
Forest Green Rovers
Cheltenham Town
Bristol City
Forest Green Rovers
Forest Green Rovers
Bristol City
Bristol City
Forest Green Rovers
Bristol City U18
Bristol City
Nigeria national team
About Kayode Odejayi
Kayode Odejayi is a 44-year-old Nigeria professional footballer who plays as a forward.
Born on 21 February 1982 in Nigeria, Kayode Odejayi has been eligible for senior professional football since 1999. Kayode Odejayi stands 191 cm tall and weighs 76 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Nigeria national team fixtures are played, Kayode Odejayi's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Nigeria vs Tanzania in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 17:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Russia 3-3 Nigeria in the International Friendly.
Bookmark this Kayode Odejayi hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Kayode Odejayi
What team does Kayode Odejayi play for?
Kayode Odejayi's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Kayode Odejayi play?
Kayode Odejayi plays as a forward.
How old is Kayode Odejayi?
Kayode Odejayi was born on 21 February 1982, making them 44 years old.
What nationality is Kayode Odejayi?
Kayode Odejayi represents Nigeria.
How tall is Kayode Odejayi?
Kayode Odejayi stands 191 cm tall and weighs 76 kg.
Is Kayode Odejayi left-footed or right-footed?
Kayode Odejayi's preferred foot is right.
Does Kayode Odejayi play for the national team?
Kayode Odejayi is eligible for Nigeria. Their next match is Nigeria vs Tanzania on Wednesday 11 November 2026 UTC.
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