Nigerian Star Oluwakemi Adegbuyi Draws Interest from Europe

Spanish clubs Barcelona and Real Madrid have shown interest in 16-year-old Nigerian forward Oluwakemi Adegbuyi following her standout performances for the Flamingos at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco. Adegbuyi played in all seven matches, scoring two goals, contributing to Nigeria's historic victory as the first African nation to win the competition.

She was previously named Player of the Season in the Women Football League for the 2025/26 campaign while playing for FC Robo Queens, scoring 11 goals. Additionally, she earned the Player of the Tournament award at both the WAFU B Girls' Cup and the WAFU B Champions League qualifiers with Edo Queens.

Adegbuyi is also nominated for the CAF Women's Young Player of the Year award, which will be presented in December in Lagos. If she signs with Barcelona, she would be the second Nigerian to represent the club.