Ganiyu Oseni
Footballer
Nigeria
Forward
Ganiyu Oseni: profile
Ganiyu Oseni (born 19 September 1991 in Osogbo, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a forward.
Oseni started out at Osun United F.C. in 2007. He played for 8 clubs in 5 countries since 2007. His most appearances came at Kienlongbank Kien Giang F.C. (2011–2012), where he made 45 appearances and scored 20 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 97 appearances and 46 goals.
At international level, Oseni represented Nigeria (2011), earning 1 cap and scoring 2 goals. He also played for Nigeria at under-17 level.
Osogbo has produced 9 footballers in our database, including Rabiu Afolabi, Samuel Adegbenro and Ademola Adeshina.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2011 (aged about 20)
- Countries played in
- 5: Nigeria, Tunisia, Russia, Vietnam and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.47 (46 in 97)
- Height
- 177 cm — taller than 36% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Becamex Ho Chi Minh City FC (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Abdul Majeed Waris, Josuha Guilavogui and Mbekezeli Mbokazi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2008 | Osun United F.C. |
Nigeria National League | – | – |
| 2008 |  Espérance Sportive de Tunis |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008–2009 |  PFC CSKA Moscow |
Russian Premier League | 0 | 0 |
| 2010–2013 | Espérance Sportive de Tunis |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| 2011–2012 |  Kienlongbank Kien Giang F.C. |
V.League 1 | 45 | 20 |
| 2013 | Hoang Anh Gia Lai F.C. |
V.League 1 | 19 | 10 |
| 2013 |  Kahramanmaraşspor |
TFF Second League | 11 | 3 |
| 2013–2014 | Kahramanmaraşspor |
TFF Second League | 9 | 7 |
| 2014 | Đồng Tâm Long An F.C. |
V.League 1 | 11 | 6 |
| 2015– | Becamex Ho Chi Minh City FC |
V.League 1 | – | – |
| Total | 97 | 46 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Nigeria U17 |
Under-17 | 6 | 3 |
| 2011 | Nigeria |
Senior | 1 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Ganiyu Oseni?
Ganiyu Oseni was born on 19 September 1991, which makes him 35 years old.
Where was Ganiyu Oseni born?
Ganiyu Oseni was born in Osogbo, Nigeria.
Which national team does Ganiyu Oseni play for?
Ganiyu Oseni played international football for Nigeria. He has 1 cap and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Ganiyu Oseni played for?
Ganiyu Oseni's recorded clubs are Osun United F.C., Espérance Sportive de Tunis, PFC CSKA Moscow, Kienlongbank Kien Giang F.C., Hoang Anh Gia Lai F.C., Kahramanmaraşspor, Đồng Tâm Long An F.C. and Becamex Ho Chi Minh City FC.
How tall is Ganiyu Oseni?
Ganiyu Oseni is 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Ganiyu Oseni play?
Ganiyu Oseni played as a forward.
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