Akanni-Sunday Wasiu
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Akanni-Sunday Wasiu is a Nigeria
n footballer who is currently playing for China League One side Shenyang Dongjin
.
with Szczakowianka Jaworzno
, where he made 27 appearances, scoring 3 goals, before moving to Lithuania
to play for FC Vilnius
in 2006. During his time in Lithuania, he made 15 appearances, scoring 1 goal, before deciding to try his luck in England
in 2007, signing for non-league St Albans City
. He impressed at Clarence Park
, bagging 3 goals in 12 appearances before pitching up on trial with Colchester United on trial during the summer of 2008, where he eventually earned himself a one-year deal.
A pacy and powerful striker, Akanni-Sunday Wasiu joined Luton Town on a month’s loan from Colchester United in mid-January 2009, having been a long-term target for Hatters boss Mick Harford
. He scored once in five games for Luton before his loan deal expired.
After the 2008-2009 season, Akanni-Sunday Wasiu was released by Paul Lambert
and Colchester United
after failing to make an impression on the first team.
Sunday joined Floriana on August 28, 2009 and his debut came the following day in a 0-6 loss against rivals Valletta
. His second appearance for the club was a more pleasant experience, as he netted his first goal in the 1-1 draw against Tarxien
. The powerful striker fast became a fan favourite at the club and was voted as the Man Of the Match on three occasions by the Maltese journalists. In 13 matches with the Greens' Wasiu netted no less than 7 goals.
Since 2010 season he plays for Chinese football teams (Changsha Ginde, 2010, Shenyang Dongjin F.C., 2011)
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
n footballer who is currently playing for China League One side Shenyang Dongjin
Shenyang Dongjin
Shenyang Dongjin Football Club is a Chinese football club its based in Shenyang, China.Founded as Jining Dranix Football Club in 1999, the team was then based in Jining, Shandong. They stayed there until 2004...
.
Playing career
Sunday began his career in PolandPoland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
with Szczakowianka Jaworzno
Szczakowianka Jaworzno
Garbarnia Szczakowianka Jaworzno is a Polish football club based in Jaworzno, Poland. The club is currently playing in the Polish 3rd league- Current squad :- 2003/2004 season :...
, where he made 27 appearances, scoring 3 goals, before moving to Lithuania
Lithuania
Lithuania , officially the Republic of Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe, the biggest of the three Baltic states. It is situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, whereby to the west lie Sweden and Denmark...
to play for FC Vilnius
FC Vilnius
FC Vilnius is a Lithuanian football club, playing in the capital city of Vilnius.At first it was known under the name Šviesa. In 2003, the club made its debut in the Lithuanian top division...
in 2006. During his time in Lithuania, he made 15 appearances, scoring 1 goal, before deciding to try his luck in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
in 2007, signing for non-league St Albans City
St Albans City F.C.
St Albans City Football Club is a football club based in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England. It was founded in 1908 and plays its home matches at Clarence Park, about 800 yards from the city centre. The club is in the Premier Division of the Southern League...
. He impressed at Clarence Park
Clarence Park (St Albans)
Clarence Park is a park containing a multi-use stadium in St Albans, England. It is located close to St Albans City railway station.The park was laid out in early 1894, and comprises a municipal sports ground and a public park and pleasure ground...
, bagging 3 goals in 12 appearances before pitching up on trial with Colchester United on trial during the summer of 2008, where he eventually earned himself a one-year deal.
A pacy and powerful striker, Akanni-Sunday Wasiu joined Luton Town on a month’s loan from Colchester United in mid-January 2009, having been a long-term target for Hatters boss Mick Harford
Mick Harford
Michael Gordon "Mick" Harford , is an English former football player turned manager. He is former manager of Rotherham and Luton Town and has also been caretaker manager of Nottingham Forest and QPR...
. He scored once in five games for Luton before his loan deal expired.
After the 2008-2009 season, Akanni-Sunday Wasiu was released by Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert
Paul Christopher Lambert is a Scottish football manager and former player who is the manager of Norwich City. He won numerous trophies as a player, winning the Scottish Cup with St...
and Colchester United
Colchester United F.C.
Colchester United Football Club is an English football club based in Colchester. The club was formed in 1937, and briefly shared their old Layer Road home with now defunct side Colchester Town who had previously used the ground from 1910....
after failing to make an impression on the first team.
Sunday joined Floriana on August 28, 2009 and his debut came the following day in a 0-6 loss against rivals Valletta
Valletta F.C.
Valletta Football Club is a Maltese football club based in Valletta, the capital city of Malta. Valletta F.C. has the strongest support on the island...
. His second appearance for the club was a more pleasant experience, as he netted his first goal in the 1-1 draw against Tarxien
Tarxien Rainbows F.C.
Tarxien Rainbows Football Club are a football team from Tarxien, a town in southern Malta. They currently play in the Maltese Premier League.The club were founded as Little Rainbows in 1944, and participated in the Maltese Premier League for the 2009–10 season. The club was promoted to the best...
. The powerful striker fast became a fan favourite at the club and was voted as the Man Of the Match on three occasions by the Maltese journalists. In 13 matches with the Greens' Wasiu netted no less than 7 goals.
Since 2010 season he plays for Chinese football teams (Changsha Ginde, 2010, Shenyang Dongjin F.C., 2011)