Bosnian First League side, Nk Jedinstvo Bihac sign Ajanaku Brothers

Nigerian brothers, Damilola and Jomiloju Ajanaku, have signed with NK Jedinstvo Bihać, a club competing in the First League of FBiH, the second tier of professional football in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

At the signing ceremony held on Friday, September 27, the club’s president, Saša Smiljanić, said the decision was based on the brothers’ individual qualities and Nigeria’s reputation for producing world-class footballers.

“We decided to sign the two brothers because we recognize the immense talent coming out of Nigeria, players like Jay-Jay Okocha, Kanu Nwankwo, and more recently, Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, who have both won African Footballer of the Year. We hope Damilola and Jomiloju can replicate that level of excellence, not just for our club but also for their national team,” Smiljanić stated.

He urged the siblings to give their best in helping the club secure a return to the Premier League, following its relegation in the 2007/2008 season.

In their response, the Ajanaku brothers expressed gratitude to the club’s management and pledged to justify the confidence reposed in them.

“We’re excited to join this historic club, the first football club in Bihać, founded around 1920. We’re confident we can contribute to the team’s journey back to the Premier League,” Damilola said.

Jomiloju also thanked the management and acknowledged the support of their family.

“This is a new chapter in our careers, and we’re grateful to our parents for allowing us to pursue our dreams. It’s a big opportunity to showcase our talents and work toward representing Nigeria and playing for top clubs in Europe. We believe joining NK Jedinstvo Bihać will open doors for us in the nearest future,” he added.

The signing underscores the club’s ambition to rebuild with promising talent while tapping into Nigeria’s proven football pedigree.