{
  "id": 6584056,
  "title": "EPL: Hull City terminate Akintola’s contract ahead of Omonoia FC move",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/epl-hull-city-terminate-akintolas-contract-ahead-of-omonoia-fc-move",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T12:28:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/epl-hull-city-terminate-akintolas-contract-ahead-of-omonoia-fc-move/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hull City have officially ended David Akintola's contract, enabling the winger to finalize his transfer to Omonoia FC in Cyprus. The 30-year-old Nigerian joined the club from Turkish Süper Lig side Çaykur Rizespor in August 2025 and played 21 matches during the 2025/26 season. Akintola netted one goal and provided two assists, contributing to Hull's promotion to the Premier League. He made his debut as a substitute in the team's 3-2 home win against Oxford United in August 2025 and featured in all matches thereafter. The Nigerian also played for Hull in their FA Cup and Carabao Cup campaigns. Akintola had previously played for Turkish clubs Adana Demirspor and Hatayspor, as well as clubs in Norway and Cyprus. Hull City expressed gratitude to the winger for his contributions and wished him well in his future endeavors.",
  "summary": "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/",
  "key_points": [
    "Hull City terminates Akintola’s contract.",
    "Winger moves to Omonoia FC in Cyprus.",
    "Akintola played 21 matches last season."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Transfer: Akintola joins Omonia FC on two-year contract",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/transfer-akintola-joins-omonia-fc-on-two-year-contract",
        "published": "2026-09-10T09:14:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "EPL: Hull City terminate Akintola’s contract ahead of Omonoia FC move",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/epl-hull-city-terminate-akintolas-contract-ahead-of-omonoia-fc-move-6585776",
        "published": "2026-09-10T12:43:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}