Afolabi Soyemi-Ololade

**Last statistical update: 21:51, 23 May 2023 (UTC)**

**Afolabi Soyemi-Ololade** is a footballer who played for **Hashtag United** (men).

## Career

### Pre-HTU

Fisher
Soyemi-Ololade played for Fisher in the Southern Counties East League - Premier Division in 2018–19. He debuted competitively as a substitute during an opening day loss at Hollands & Blair on 4 August 2018, which preceded 2 further sub showings before he made his opening start on 11 September in a 1-goal defeat away to Greenwich Borough. On 20 October, Soyemi-Ololade struck for the 1st time for *The Fish* as he netted his sole goal in the 94th-minute of a 2–1 triumph on the road to Glebe. In total, the forward featured 27 times as they placed 3rd; 6 points adrift of promotion.

Prior to around this time, Soyemi-Ololade represented Essex at under-18 level.

Eastern Florida State College
In 2019, Soyemi-Ololade attended Eastern Florida State College in the United States and played for their football team. He would participate in 15 matches during his time in Brevard County, Florida, notably notching goals in games with Laramie County Community College (on 29 August, also assisting Curtez Kellman), Montgomery College (on 6 October) and Daytona State College (on 16 October).

Woodford Town
Upon returning from the United States, Soyemi-Ololade joined Woodford Town in late-2019. He replaced Lance Ledgister as a substitute to make his debut on 7 December in a defeat to Jay Devereux's HTU, which preceded 2 goals in his final appearance on 21 December as they beat [Barkingside Reserves] in the Peter Butcher Memorial Trophy 1st round.

Epsom & Ewell
Around October 2020, Soyemi-Ololade was attached to Combined Counties League - Division One club Epsom & Ewell. He notably appear away at Farnham Town during his time with *The Salts*, in a campaign that was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hayes & Yeading United
Hayes & Yeading United
Across September and October 2021, Soyemi-Ololade was attached to Hayes & Yeading United of the Southern League - Premier Division South. After making his bow in a 6–1 victory over Hartley Wintney on 11 September, he scored during a 2nd appearance that saw them defeat Southall in the Middlesex Senior Cup 1st round. The forward made a 3rd and last appearance on 26 October versus Metropolitan Police in the Southern League Cup.

Westfield (dual)
Across 2021–22, Soyemi-Ololade was dual registered with Isthmian League - South Central Division outfit Westfield. The forward converted on debut for *The Field* in a 3–0 victory over Tooting & Mitcham United, which counted towards a run of 5 goals in his opening 7 competitive appearances after he netted further versus Hythe Town (cup), Uxbridge, Chertsey Town and Ashford Town. By mid-October, he had appeared 10 times.

Cheshunt
Soyemi-Ololade started for Isthmian League - Premier Division side Cheshunt in their Hertfordshire County Cup 2nd round victory over Baldock Town on 2 November 2021; playing 65 minutes before being replaced by Reece Beckles-Richards.

Leatherhead
On 19 November 2021, Leatherhead confirmed that they had captured the services of Soyemi-Ololade. He would, however, take part in just 1 official match for the club, as he was subbed on in place of Tommy Cooney on 62 minutes in a home Isthmian League - Premier Division loss to Horsham on 20 November.

Westfield (return)
After almost 2 months away, which included a 1-match stint with Westfield, Soyemi-Ololade resigned for Westfield around December 2021. 11 appearances in all competitions, 9 of which occurred in the Isthmian League - South Central Division, came his way in his secondary spell, though the forward wouldn't find the back of the net for *The Field* up until his exit around January 2022.

Romford
Soyemi-Ololade began to participate in the Isthmian League - North Division with Romford in February 2022. Just like with Woodford Town in December 2019, the forward's debut came in a league fixture with HTU - as he started an eventual 1–1 at Mayesbrook Park on 5 February. After another showing in a 4-goal loss at Stowmarket Town a week later, he scored his 1 and only goal for *The Boro* in a 19 February 5–1 home defeat to Hullbridge Sports. Soyemi-Ololade featured additionally against Heybridge Swifts, Bury Town and Great Wakering Rovers as they lost all 3 by an aggregate of 18–1, prior to his departure.

Margate
On 18 March 2022, Isthmian League - Premier Division side Margate announced the arrival of Soyemi-Ololade. He came off the bench to replace Louis Collins after 72 minutes of a 4–1 defeat at Bognor Regis Town on 26 March, which came prior to 3 more second half substitutions for him in fixtures with Potters Bar Town, Dartford and Bowers & Pitsea up until the season's conclusion; as they finished 8th. The club revealed his exit on 26 April, with manager Jay Saunders noting "both the boys [he and Ken Feyi] live quite a distance from Margate, so I think they will be looking for something closer to their respective homes, but I wish them both well".

Park City Red Wolves
Midway through 2022, Soyemi-Ololade headed out to the United States to join USL League Two team Park City Red Wolves. His 1st appearance arrived on 21 May as they beat Salt City on home soil. He made appearances across May, June and early July, notably scoring versus New Mexico United U23 and Colorado International Soccer Academy.

### HTU

2022–23
On 23 August 2022, Soyemi-Ololade completed a move to HTU. The forward had been in contact with manager Jay Devereux, via Lee Flavin, since the prior winter in regards to him signing with *The Tags*, though due to the player being unable to "get [himself] down" his arrival was delayed. He had already taken part in pre-season friendlies with Aveley (on 2 August) and Carshalton Athletic (on 6 August) and had made his competitive bow in an FA Cup preliminary round win over Barton Rovers at Sharpenhoe Road on 20 August. After the official announcement, Soyemi-Ololade appeared in the Isthmian League - North Division against Brentwood Town on 29 August and in the FA Cup 1st qualifying round versus ex-club Romford before departing around early September; having only featured as a substitute.

### Post-HTU

Sunday League
In 2022–23, Soyemi-Ololade played 3 times for East Way Athletic in the Essex Corinthian League - twice with a brace (vs. El Valiente) in September 2022, once in February 2023.

Bedford Town
4 October 2022 saw Soyemi-Ololade switch to the Southern League - Premier Division Central with Bedford Town. He would make 19 appearances for *The Eagles* up until around January 2023, whilst netting goals against Coalville Town (on 22 October), Basford United (on 8 November) and Tamworth (on 3 December).

Hartley Wintney
Having signed days prior as he debuted on 11 February 2023 versus Plymouth Parkway, Hartley Wintney unveiled Soyemi-Ololade as a new signing on 13 February. He would go on to score 1 goal (versus Winchester City on 25 February and feature 11 times as *The Row* suffered relegation from the Southern League - Premier Division South.

## HTU Statistics

Breakdown

'*Other Cups' includes competitions like the FA Trophy, the FA Vase and friendly tournaments. See also: HTUwiki:DataIssues.*

Appearances (5)
Aveley  v  Hashtag United

Carshalton Athletic  v  Hashtag United

Barton Rovers  v  Hashtag United

Brentwood Town  v  Hashtag United

Romford  v  Hashtag United

## HTU Honours

* Isthmian League - North Division (1): 2022–23

## References

1. ↑ "Been a fun summer with a great group, it’s been love. Thank you for everything @pcredwolvessc" , 23 July 2022.
2. ↑ "We’d like to wish a very happy 23rd birthday to our cheeky chappy 🆙🔝 @afosoyemi" , 10 January 2023.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "AFILABI SOYEMI OLOADE player stats" .
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Afo Soyemi-Ololade - Striker" .
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "EFSC Titans" .
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Afolabi Soyemi Ololade player stats" .
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Afolabi Soyemi-Ololade player stats" .
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "soyemi @HYUFC\_Official" .
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 "Afolabi Soyemi-Ololade: 2021/2022 Biog & Stats" .
10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 "Westfield - Appearances - Afolabi Ololade - 2021-2022" .
11. ↑ "Cheshunt - Appearances - Afolabi Soyemi-Ololade - 2021-2022" .
12. ↑ "New Signing number 3" (archived) , 19 November 2021.
13. ↑ "Leatherhead - Appearances - Afolabi Soyemi-Ololade - 2021-2022" .
14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 "Romford - Appearances - Afolabi Soyemi-Ololade - 2021-2022" .
15. ↑ "Collins is a Blue as Trio Join 'Gate" , 18 March 2022.
16. ↑ "Margate - Appearances - Afolabi Soyemi-Ololade - 2021-2022" .
17. ↑ "Three Players Leave HDP" , 26 April 2022.
18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 "Park City Red Wolves SC - 2022 Playoffs - Roster - # - Afolabi Soyemi-Ololade -" .
19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 "SOYEMI SIGNS!" , 23 August 2022.
20. ↑ "East Way Athletic" .
21. ↑ "Eagles Complete Soyemi-Ololade Signing" , 4 October 2022.
22. ↑ "Afolabi Soyemi-Ololade: 2022/2023 Biog & Stats" .
23. ↑ "Hartley welcomes Sharn Quinn and Afolabi Soyemi-Ololade" , 13 February 2023.
24. ↑ "Afolabi Soyemi-Ololade: 2022/2023 Biog & Stats" .