Babatunde Bello

Bello Babatunde Martins (born 11 May 2003) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays for Future FC, in the Egyptian Premier League.[1]

Not to be confused with Babatounde Bello.

Babatunde Bello
Personal information
Full name Bello Babatunde Martins
Date of birth (2003-05-11) 11 May 2003
Place of birth Ido Ekiti, Nigeria
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Akwa United
Number 35
Youth career
0000–2020 Akwa United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2022 Sunshine Stars 26 (3)
2022 Akwa United 16 (4)
2022– Future FC 1 (0)
International career‡
2022– Nigeria 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 June 2022
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 6 June 2022

Club career

Bello made his professional debut for Sunshine Stars on the 13 June 2021, starting the NPFL game against Enugu Rangers.[2]

Midway through the following season, he switched to Akwa United,[3] the Nigerian League reining champions, where he quickly became one of the most prominent players.[4][5]

Attracting the attention of clubs between Sweden and Egypt with his NPFL form,[6] he eventually signed for Egyptian Premier League side Future FC, in Octobre 2022.[7]

International career

Babatunde Bello was first called to the Nigeria football team in May 2022 for the friendly matches against Mexico and Ecuador.[8][9][10]

References
  1. Babatunde Bello at Soccerway. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
  2. "Enugu Rangers - Sunshine Stars 4:1". livesport.com. 13 June 2021. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
  3. Omoniyi, Oluwaferanmi (2 April 2022). "NPFL Preview: South-South derby headlines NPFL resumption". Premium Times. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
  4. Samuel, Adepoju Tobi (5 April 2022). "Pulse Sports NPFL Team of the Week". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
  5. Omoniyi, Oluwaferanmi (28 May 2022). "NPFL Preview: Akwa United, Rangers face tough away tests in Ilorin, Jos". Premium Times. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
  6. Alao, Seyi (26 September 2022). "19 year-old Babatunde courting interests from Egypt, Sweden". Brila. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  7. El-Swaify, Mohamed (12 October 2022). "فيوتشر يعلن صفقة نيجيرية.. ويتعاقد مع ميرا". Kooora.com. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  8. "Peseiro: We will make the best of what we have. Ekong, Simon, 18 others in Dallas for Mexico, Ecuador friendlies". Nigeria Football Federation. 27 May 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
  9. HV Fréjus (25 May 2022). "Nigéria : Encore du changement dans le groupe des Super Eagles". Africa Foot United (in French). Retrieved 6 June 2022.
  10. Akpodonor, Gowon (2 June 2022). "Aina declared fit as Eagles confront Ecuador today". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
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