African Players at IK Start
Norway · Eliteserien · founded 1905 · Sparebanken Norge Arena Kristiansand
18African players
3Nations (3+)
0Current
IK Start have fielded 18 African players from 8 countries according to Wikidata.
The best-represented nation is Nigeria with 7 players.
The earliest arrival on record is Evans Nyabaro (1999).
Ernest Asante scored the most goals for the club among them (25).
Nationalities on the map
All players
| Player | Nation | Years | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Annan |  Ghana | 2007–2008 | 11 | 0 |
| Seyi Olofinjana |  Nigeria | 2014–2014 | 7 | 0 |
| Alex Nyarko | Ghana | 2004–2005 | 3 | 0 |
| Basilio Ndong |  Equatorial Guinea | 2021–2023 | 34 | 1 |
| Moustapha Bayal Sall |  Senegal | 2006–2006 | 0 | 0 |
| Oladapo Olufemi | Nigeria | 2009–2012 | 49 | 1 |
| Chidiebere Nwakali | Nigeria | 2016– | – | – |
| Ernest Asante | Ghana | 2011–2015 | 109 | 25 |
| Babacar Sarr | Senegal | 2013–2014 | 36 | 1 |
| Solomon Owello | Nigeria | 2008–2015 | 193 | 8 |
| Afeez Aremu | Nigeria | 2018–2020 | – | – |
| Abdoulaye Mbaye | Senegal | 2004–2004 | – | – |
| Bala Garba | Nigeria | 2004–2006 | 60 | 16 |
| Zakaria Sawo |  Gambia | 2022–2023 | 21 | 8 |
| Austin Ikenna | Nigeria | 2015– | – | – |
| Kaya Makosso |  DR Congo | 2024–2024 | – | – |
| Guy Bwele |  Cameroon | 2007–2007 | 17 | 2 |
| Evans Nyabaro |  Kenya | 1999–2002 | 35 | 2 |
Years and appearances from Wikidata career statements (league appearances where recorded).