Kay Banjo
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Olakunle Banjo | ||
Date of birth | December 3, 1992 | ||
Place of birth | Washington, D.C., United States | ||
Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Maryland Bobcats | ||
Number | 10 | ||
Youth career | |||
2013 | Screaming Eagles | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2010–2012 | Towson Tigers | 43 | (15) |
2014 | UMBC Retrievers | 22 | (8) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2017–2018 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 32 | (3) |
2018 | Izee Auto FC | ||
2021– | Maryland Bobcats | 15 | (3) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 10, 2021 |
Olakunle "Kay" Banjo (born December 3, 1992) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Maryland Bobcats FC.
Career
Youth and college
Banjo played four years of
tournament proper.[3] The team defeated the Aegean Hawks 1–0 in the next round to put them within one win of the tournament.[4] However, the Screaming Eagles were determined to have fielded multiple players who were not cleared by the USSF and the victory was given to the Hawks prior to the semi-final match.[5]
Professional
On January 15, 2015, Banjo was selected 38th overall in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by Vancouver Whitecaps FC.[6] However, he was not signed by the club.
Banjo signed his first professional contract on November 23, 2016, joining
Pittsburgh Riverhounds ahead of their 2017 season.[7] He made his first professional career start on April 13, 2017, against Saint Louis FC. He scored his first career goal in the fifth minute of the match, an eventual 1–2 defeat.[8]
On February 1, 2021, Banjo became the first professional signing by Maryland Bobcats FC, having previously played for the club at the amateur level in the United Premier Soccer League.[9]
Personal
Banjo is a dual citizen of the United States and Nigeria.[10]
References
- ^ "Kay Banjo". UMBC. Archived from the original on 2016-03-15. Retrieved 2018-05-31.
- ^ Tunstall, Brooke. "MLS Combine Notebook: Stolz Explains His Absence". America Soccer Now. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
- ^ "2013 US Open Cup qualifying: Screaming Eagles win first Maryland title, deny Bays a three-peat in chaotic fashion". thecup.us. 11 March 2013. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
- ^ Johnston, Matt (9 April 2013). "2013 US Open Cup qualifying: Four USASA Region I teams emerge from quarterfinals". thecup.us. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
- ^ Hakala, Josh (12 April 2013). "Screaming Eagles disqualified from USASA Region I qualifying, Aegean Hawks advance to semis". thecup.us. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
- ^ "Whitecaps FC select striker Kay Banjo in second round of 2015 MLS SuperDraft | Vancouver Whitecaps FC". Archived from the original on 2017-03-27. Retrieved 2017-03-26.
- ^ "Riverhounds sign Shane Campbell and Kay Banjo - Pittsburgh Sports Castle | Pittsburgh Sports Castle". Archived from the original on 2017-03-27. Retrieved 2017-03-26.
- ^ Picardi, Anthony. "Kay Banjo Excels in First Professional Start Against STLFC". Pittsburgh Riverhounds. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
- ^ "Maryland Bobcats FC Sign Forward Kay Banjo as First Professional Signing In Club History". MarylandBobcatsFC.com. February 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ "Kay Banjo". Archived from the original on 2017-05-05. Retrieved 2017-03-26.