Kunle Ebenezer Odunlami (born 5 March 1990) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a defender. He is known for his performances in the Nigeria Premier Football League, particularly with Sunshine Stars, and for representing the Nigeria national football team at the 2014 African Nations Championship and the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Club career
Odunlami began his senior football career in Nigeria with First Bank before moving to Sunshine Stars. At Sunshine Stars, he developed into a regular first-team defender and became known for consistent defensive performances in the Nigeria Premier Football League. His performances at club level earned him recognition at national level and contributed to his invitation to the senior national team.
In 2016, he moved abroad for the first time after joining Romanian Liga I side FC Botoșani. Romanian media reported that he joined the club after successful trials during the club's preparations for the 2016–17 season.
International career In January 2014, coach Stephen Keshi, invited him to be included in the Nigeria national football team for the 2014 African Nations Championship team, where he started every match and made the tournament's Best XI as the team placed third.
2014 African Nations Championship Odunlami represented Nigeria at the 2014 African Nations Championship, a tournament restricted to players competing in domestic leagues. He featured prominently in Nigeria's defence as the team finished in third place after defeating Zimbabwe in the bronze medal match.
His performances during the tournament earned praise, and he was named in the competition's Team of the Tournament.
2014 FIFA World Cup In June 2014, Odunlami was included in Nigeria's final 23-man squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Although he did not feature in a match, his inclusion marked one of the highest points of his international career.
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