EPL: Hull City terminate Akintola’s contract ahead of Omonoia FC move
Nigerian winger David Akintola has had his contract terminated by Hull City, allowing him to complete a permanent move to Cypriot club Omonoia FC. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-hull-city-terminate-akintolas-contract-ahead-of-omonoia-fc-move/
Hull City have mutually agreed to release Nigerian winger David Akintola, enabling him to finalize his transfer to Cypriot club Omonoia FC. The 30-year-old arrived at Hull from Turkish Süper Lig side Çaykur Rizespor in August 2025 and played 21 games during the 2025/26 season. Akintola scored one goal and provided two assists as the Tigers earned promotion to the Premier League.
He initially debuted as a substitute in their 3-2 home win over Oxford United in August 2025 and went on to appear in every match. Akintola also played for Hull in both the FA Cup and Carabao Cup. Before his English stint, he had played for Turkish clubs Adana Demirspor and Hatayspor, as well as clubs in Norway and Cyprus. Hull City expressed gratitude to Akintola for his contributions and wished him well in his future endeavors.
The club's announcement was made on their X platform. Akintola's exit opens the way for him to conclude his permanent move to Omonoia FC, allowing Hull to prepare for their upcoming Premier League season.
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