Joshua Osude

**Last statistical update: 00:13, 30 March 2023 (UTC)**

**Joshua Oluwole Olaoluwa Osude** is a footballer who played for **Hashtag United** (men).

## Career

### Pre-HTU

Youth
Osude was scouted at the age of 15 by AFC Bournemouth. Also, whilst "growing up", the forward played for Barking.

Ryan
During the 2017–18 campaign, Osude played for Essex Olympian League - Division Two outfit Ryan. He debuted on 14 October as he started a 3–1 loss at Herongate Athletic, which preceded further starts on 2 December against Ramsden Scotia and on 6 January 2018 versus A1 Sports.

Bishop's Stortford Swifts
In 2018–19, Osude joined Bishop's Stortford Swifts. He made his first competitive appearance for them on 18 August 2018, as he came off the bench in an Essex Olympian League - Premier Division defeat away to Hutton. After making his starting bow for the club on 1 September against Old Southendian on the road, Osude netted during a 4–2 home victory over the same opposition on 8 December. Another goal arrived on 1 February 2019 versus Sungate.

Leyton Orient
By early 2019, Osude was attached to the academy of National League side Leyton Orient - earning praise from coach Liam, who noted him as "outstanding in training as well as his performances on matchday" - he also occasionally assisted his coach off the pitch.

### HTU

2018–19
Towards the end of 2018–19, Osude took part in the second season of the Hashtag Academy. He would go on to win the entire process, defeating Okwute Izuchukwu in the final to earn a contract worth £5,000 for the 2019–20 campaign. During the show's weekly release, Osude was announced as a new signing by the American Texas Wesleyan University's football team. He did, however, note in episode 6 that he would reject a United States scholarship that he had been offered if he was to be selected for HTU's first-team, as the Academy winner or otherwise. That's despite originally noting on his application for the show that he would prioritize a move stateside.

2019–20
His debut for *The Tags* arrived on 13 July 2019 during a pre-season friendly with Anstey Nomads, as he was selected to start by manager Jay Devereux in an eventual 3–1 win at Cropston Road. 4 appearances later, in an exhibition on 25 July, Osude notched his first assist (for Neil Richmond) for HTU in a 4–1 triumph at Concord Rangers. After making his competitive bow off the bench in the Essex Senior League on 7 August versus Southend Manor, the forward claimed his first official assist on 31 August as the club defeated Leyton Athletic at home 2–0 in the FA Vase first qualifying round; setting up Lee Hursit. On 19 October, Osude scored his first goal for HTU in a narrow victory on the road to Takeley in the league.

4 days after netting his first goal, Osude notched 2 assists (both for George Smith) in an Essex Senior Cup third round 6–3 loss at home to Witham Town on 23 October. After a fifth assist on 29 October in an Errington Challenge Cup preliminary round tie at Takeley, Osude scored his second goal for the club on 9 November in a 5–2 win over Enfield in the Essex Senior League. A third arrived soon after on 30 November during a one-goal victory at Walthamstow. On 7 December, Osude gained his final direct goal involvement of the season - which was curtailed around March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic - by assisting Harry Honesty in a league win over Woodford Town. He concluded his first season with 43 appearances in all competitions.

2020–21
Osude opened 2020–21 with a strike in a 5–2 friendly loss to Welling Town on 13 August 2020. A 4–0 exhibition triumph over Great Wakering Rovers on 22 August saw Osude net his fifth goal for *The Tags*. In their opening competitive match, as HTU made their FA Cup debut with an extra preliminary round tie with Park View, Osude assisted Toby Aromolaran's winning goal at the White Hart Lane Community Sports Centre. 15 September saw the forward score his only brace for HTU in an Essex Senior League victory against Takeley. Osude's final goal for HTU occurred on 10 October as Wormley Rovers were dispatched from the FA Vase second qualifying round. Weeks prior, on 26 September, he had claimed his 8th assist versus Sawbridgeworth Town.

Osude grabbed his penultimate HTU assist, the last of his first spell with the club, on 19 October in an Essex Senior League encounter at the Len Salmon Stadium with Clapton, assisting Joe Gregory for the opening goal of a 3–0 triumph. The campaign was soon curtailed once more due to the COVID-19 pandemic, though *The Tags* would receive promotion to the Isthmian League - North Division during the off-season. Osude was released by HTU at the conclusion of the season, with manager Jay Devereux explaining that he didn't believe that the forward had advanced his game to the levels that Devereux had requested; noting it as a "difficult" decision but one that was "best for the club", with it not being directly performance, game-time or attitude related.

2021–22
On 10 September 2021, Osude completed a return to Jay Devereux's HTU. Despite departing in the months prior, it was noted that Osude had requested to rejoin; later describing his time away with Braintree Town and Tilbury as "not nice" and that he "wasn't enjoying [his] football". He made his second debut for *The Tags* on 11 September as they lost 4–0 at Park Lane to Canvey Island. By mid-December, Osude had appeared 13 times in total; 10 of which were as a starter. However, across the festive and New Year period, the forward was subbed on in 5 of the 6 matches that he featured in; notching an assist in his only start, which came in an Essex Senior Cup round four game with Heybridge Swifts on 10 January 2022 for Luke Hirst.

Osude would take a short break from football across late January and early February, prior to having his departure confirmed by HTU on 21 February 2022 ahead of a move to a step 4 club - later revealed to be Witham Town.

### Post-HTU

Braintree Town
Ahead of the 2021–22 season, Osude was signed by National League South side Braintree Town. However, the forward wouldn't feature for the club and eventually, after a loan spell away, left the club by mid-September 2021.

Tilbury (loan)
On 10 July 2021, Isthmian League - North Division side Tilbury announced that they had loaned Osude from Braintree Town. Having appeared in pre-season, notably versus Grays Athletic, the forward made his official debut for *The Dockers* on 14 August in a league loss at home to Brentwood Town; replacing Oliver Spooner as a substitute after 69 minutes. A week later, on 21 August, Osude started and scored in a 7–0 road win in the FA Cup preliminary round versus North Greenford United. After a further start in the league against Witham Town on 28 August and a sub showing in the FA Cup first qualifying round versus Ashford Town on 4 September, Osude departed Tilbury to rejoin HTU.

Witham Town
On 26 February 2022, Witham Town of the Isthmian League - North Division revealed that they had captured the services of Osude. His first appearance came later that day as *The Town* lost to Canvey Island. After featuring further against Maldon & Tiptree, Coggeshall Town and Felixstowe & Walton United, Osude scored a brace on 19 March as they won 3–2 away versus Grays Athletic. A third goal arrived a week later against Brentwood Town. Osude netted again on 16 April in a loss at AFC Sudbury, prior to striking a second brace during a 3–2 road victory at Romford. The club were consigned to the relegation play-off at the season's end, though would retain their step 4 spot after beating Saffron Walden Town - with Osude scoring in a 3–0 win.

Grays Athletic
On 24 June 2022, Osude moved across the Isthmian League - North Division to Grays Athletic. He participated regularly across pre-season, prior to making his bow competitively for *The Blues* on 13 August in an away goalless draw against Coggeshall Town; replacing Aron Gordon after 57 minutes. He was subbed on further versus Maldon & Tiptree in a league victory and against Stotfold in an FA Cup preliminary round draw. The latter encounter went to a replay, which saw Osude score twice in a 3–2 Grays win. Osude followed that up with 3 starts and 1 sub showing, prior to netting in an away victory versus New Salamis on 21 September. By October's end he had appeared 22 times, though was sent off in his penultimate match on 22 October against Lowestoft Town.

On 18 November, Osude tweeted that he "looks like [I’m] a free agent". This caused Grays Athletic to state publically a day later that he, in fact, remained a player of *The Blues*. On 16 December, it was revealed by the club that Osude had officially departed to Coggeshall Town. During that period, Osude would not appear for Grays but did head out to Romford on a temporary basis.

Romford (loan)
In November 2022, amid personal uncertainty at Grays Athletic, Osude made 3 appearances on loan for Romford in the Essex Senior League. After playing against Ilford on 4 November, the forward later featured for *The Boro* versus White Ensign (on 9 November) and Halstead Town (on 19 November) before heading back to *The Blues*.

Coggeshall Town
On 15 December 2022, Osude joined Isthmian League - North Division club Coggeshall Town - with manager Jason Maher noting that he was "over the moon" after signing "a long term target for many years". His debut for the *Seed Growers* came on 27 December in a 1–1 road draw against Felixstowe & Walton United. During his fifth appearance, on 28 January 2023 in the league, Osude scored his first goal for the club versus Basildon United on home soil. A brace followed a few fixtures later on 11 February as they defeated Gorleston 4–0. A number of appearances later, Osude notched his 5th goal during a loss at West Street to Jay Devereux's HTU on 21 February - having netted goal 4 days prior at home to Great Wakering Rovers.

Relegation would occur for the club at the season's end, as Osude ended with a further goal versus New Salamis on 22 April.

Sittingbourne
Sittingbourne, who ply their trade in the Isthmian League - South East Division, revealed the arrival of Osude on 7 June 2023.

## Personal Life

Osude attended the University of East London. He has worked as a warehouse associate for Hermès.

## HTU Statistics

Breakdown

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

Appearances (90)
* List of appearances of Joshua Osude

Goals (8)
Takeley  v  Hashtag United

Hashtag United  v  Enfield

Walthamstow  v  Hashtag United

Welling Town  v  Hashtag United

Hashtag United  v  Great Wakering Rovers

Takeley  v  Hashtag United

Hashtag United  v  Wormley Rovers

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Joshua Oluwole Olaoluwa Osude player stats" .
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Hashtag vs Heybridge Swifts" , 10 January 2022.
3. ↑ "OSUDE: FUTURE USA INTERNATIONAL? - ASK DEVS ANYTHING #5" , 4 January 2020.
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "HASHTAG ACADEMY S2E6: THE FINAL 4 GET GRILLED!" , 30 June 2019.
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "The Coach's Notes: Men's Soccer" , 20 June 2019.
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 "Joshua Osude player stats" .
7. ↑ "NEW SIGNING REVEALED & WHY PLAYERS LEFT! - HASHTAG UNITED SQUAD UPDATE 21/22" , 14 August 2021.
8. ↑ "Welcome back @JoshOsude !" , 10 September 2021.
9. ↑ "LOOK WHO'S BACK!! - CANVEY ISLAND vs HASHTAG UNITED" , 12 September 2021.
10. ↑ "Put simply, he asked to come back and we said yes" , 10 September 2021.
11. ↑ "HASHTAG UNITED TRANSFER NEWS 21 FEBRUARY" , 21 February 2022.
12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "NEW SIGNING ✍️ We are delighted to announce the signing of @JoshOsude from Hashtag United" , 26 February 2022.
13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 "Last but certainly not least Loan Deal confirmed for Josh Osude" , 10 July 2021.
14. ↑ "No" , 10 September 2021.
15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 "Tilbury - Appearances - Josh Osude - 2021-2022" .
16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 "Witham Town - Appearances - Josh Osude - 2021-2022" .
17. ↑ "JOSH OSUDE BECOMES A BLUE" , 24 June 2022.
18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 "Grays Athletic - Appearances - Joshua Osude" .
19. ↑ "Looks like I’m a free agent 📱" , 18 November 2022.
20. ↑ "It has come to our attention that Josh Osude has announced himself as a free agent, however, he remains a Grays Athletic player. The club will update on this matter in due course" , 19 November 2022.
21. ↑ "Grays Athletic can confirm that Josh Osude has left the club and signed for Coggeshall Town" , 16 December 2022.
22. ↑ "ROMFORD V ILFORD MATCH REPORT" , 6 November 2022.
23. ↑ "Lastly I’m over the moon to welcome a long term target for many years @JoshOsude . Someone who will bring absolute pace and direct play to the @CoggeshallTown side" , 15 December 2022.
24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 24.3 24.4 "Coggeshall Town - Appearances - Josh Osude" .
25. ↑ "𝐉𝐎𝐒𝐇 𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐃𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐈𝐄𝐒" , 6 June 2023.
26. ↑ "Get To Know: Hashtag United’s Farai Tsingano" , 8 December 2021.
27. ↑ "Joshua Osude" .