Alex Teniola

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**Alexander Teniola** is a footballer who played for **Hashtag United** (men).

On 10 August 2013, Teniola played for Hertford Town in their 4–2 home loss to Hatfield Town in the Spartan South Midlands League - Premier Division.

Tonbridge Angels
For the latter part of the 2013–14 season, Teniola was attached to Conference South outfit Tonbridge Angels. He was selected as a substitute for a 15 March 2014 league match at home to Weston-super-Mare, subsequently coming off the bench after 86 minutes and netting a stoppage time winner as *The Angels* won 1–0. The forward notched further versus Concord Rangers and Bromley, though couldn't help stop the club from getting relegated at the campaign's conclusion. In the Isthmian League - Premier Division, Teniola opened his account with 3 goals in 3 games across August versus VCD Athletic, Lewes and Maidstone United. That was followed up by 4 goals in his next 8 matches, as he popped up with strikes against Herne Bay (cup), Leiston, Chatham Town (cup) and Grays Athletic (cup).

In mid-December 2014, Teniola departed after 29 appearances and 10 goals.

Concord Rangers (trial)
Around July 2014, Teniola had a trial with Conference South team Concord Rangers.

Enfield Town
In December 2014, Teniola featured twice for Enfield Town in their away losses in the Isthmian League - Premier Division to Bognor Regis Town and Billericay Town; initially coming on to replace Liam Hope versus the former after 76 minutes, prior to appearing for that amount of time in the latter before being subbed off in favour of Tony Burke.

Redhill
January 2015 saw Teniola begin to participate in matches for Isthmian League - Division One South side Redhill. Having made his bow off the bench in a 5–1 road win at Corinthian-Casuals on 17 January, he scored his sole goal for *The Lobsters* in a 2–2 draw on home soil with Hythe Town. The forward departed after additional appearances versus Ramsgate, South Park and Walton & Hersham.

Cray Wanderers
On 20 February 2015, Cray Wanderers of the Isthmian League - Division One North revealed the arrival of Teniola. The forward went scoreless across his opening 8 matches, though would only see a start on 3 occasions, during February and March. However, he would hit a hot streak in April as he struck 7 times in 5 consecutive games, initially netting off the bench on 4 April in a victory at Harlow Town. Another goal off the bench followed on 6 April at home to Chatham Town, which preceded a brace as he was given a start for an eventual 4–2 triumph at Brightlingsea Regent on 11 April. A 2nd double for the club came a week later versus Tilbury, which had succeeded a goal in the midweek prior against Waltham Abbey.

VCD Athletic
On 14 June 2015, Teniola was noted as a new signing for Isthmian League - Premier Division club VCD Athletic. He was selected to start for his debut on 12 August as they fell to a defeat at hands of Burgess Hill Town, featuring for 62 minutes before being replaced by Wale Ayoola. He took part in 11 matches in total, though wouldn't score for *The Vickers* before departing around mid-September.

Phoenix Sports
Phoenix Sports signed Teniola after his exit from VCD Athletic in September 2015. He scored goals versus Tilbury (Isthmian League - Division One North) and Whyteleafe (FA Trophy), though would leave shortly after joining following a few appearances.

Aveley
Around October 2015, Teniola switched to fellow Isthmian League - Division One North team Aveley. Following away appearances against Heybridge Swifts and Maldon & Tiptree, he scored in a road loss to Great Wakering Rovers on 3 November. The forward later netted a brace on his home bow as *The Millers* thrashed Redbridge 6–1 on 14 November. 2 matches later, following an intermediate goal against Barkingside on 21 November, another double came for him in a 3–1 victory at The Mill Field on 23 November. In early 2016, as January ticked over to February, Teniola converted in back-to-back games as Aveley won away to ex-club Phoenix Sports and Witham Town. His exit was confirmed on 10 March.

Brentwood Town
Teniola completed a move back to the Isthmian League - Premier Division with Brentwood Town on 10 March 2016. He was substituted on in place of Sam Collins for his 1st appearance on 14 March, in a fixture that would end in a 4-goal defeat on the road to Kingstonian. His opening goal for *The Blues* came on 2 April as they lost 5–1 at Hampton & Richmond Borough, which preceded a hat-trick next time out during a 4–1 win at home to Hendon. 1 goal (against Metropolitan Police) in 5 appearances followed until the season's end, which saw the club relegated to the Isthmian League - Division One North.

Concord Rangers (return)
Concord Rangers of the National League South captured the services of Teniola on 29 July 2016 - roughly 2 years on from his trial there. He would make substitute league showings throughout August against St Albans City, Ebbsfleet United, Truro City, Eastbourne Borough and Maidenhead United - totalling around 77 minutes. On 9 September, it was announced that the forward had been loaned to Dulwich Hamlet in the Isthmian League - Premier Division.

Dulwich Hamlet (loan)
On 9 September 2016, Teniola penned a loan move to the Isthmian League - Premier Division with Dulwich Hamlet. He came off the substitute's bench a day later as they were held to a draw at home to Burgess Hill Town, which arrived 3 days prior to his 1st goal coming as a starter in a 13 September victory over Grays Athletic in the Alan Turvey Trophy 1st round. On 24 September, a brace for Teniola occurred in a 6–1 league triumph on home turf to Folkestone Invicta. The last of 7 appearances for the *The Hamlet* came on 1 October as they on the road to former club Enfield Town.

Greenwich Borough
Teniola joined Greenwich Borough on 13 October 2016. He made a start on 15 October as they lost away to Walton Casuals, before coming off the bench in victories over Horsham and Three Bridges. The forward departed on 5 November 2016.

Thamesmead Town
Teniola's next club became Isthmian League - Division One North side Thamesmead Town in November 2016. Following matches against Soham Town Rangers, AFC Hornchurch and Great Wakering Rovers, he netted 2 goals during a 17 December home win over Witham Town. He stayed with *The Mead* until the completion of the 2016–17 season, amassing an overall of 15 appearances whilst netting further goals against Bowers & Pitsea (on 7 January 2017) and former team VCD Athletic (on 11 March) as they finished 17th. In the subsequent 2017–18 campaign as they were transferred to the Isthmian League - South Division, Teniola kickstarted his goalscoring contributions with 4 goals in an 8–0 away win in the FA Cup preliminary round versus East Preston.

In his following game after his 4-goal haul over *EP*, the forward notched a double in a 5–0 victory at home to Horsham, which came 2 days prior to a further league goal away to VCD Athletic. By the end of October, Teniola had appeared 21 times and netted more goals against ex-clubs as Phoenix Sports (brace) and Greenwich Borough conceded to him.

Aveley (return)
On 8 November 2017, Tenola's return to Aveley was officialised. He had already participated twice for *The Millers* across the preceding week, notably notching on his 2nd appearance as they beat Brightlingsea Regent in the Essex Senior Cup on 6 November. Away from that, across 10 other opening appearances, the forward netted goals versus Romford, Tilbury, Norwich United and AFC Sudbury up until the year's end. Teniola opened 2018 with a brace in a 3–2 road defeat to Haringey Borough on 8 January, prior to singularly scoring days later as they won away to Mildenhall Town. On 3 February, the forward claimed a hat-trick during a 5–1 triumph over Romford. 2 goals (both in a win at Hertford Town on 10 April) followed across his following 15 games as they placed 14th.

Teniola remained with *The Millers* for the 1st few months of 2018–19, netting once - in a 3–1 home win over Grays Athletic - across a total of 11 appearances for the Isthmian League - North Division outfit. The club confirmed his departure on 19 October 2018.

Phoenix Sports (return)
Phoenix Sports revealed Teniola's comeback on 27 October 2018. He made it a goalscoring debut on 3 November as they tied 1–1 in the Isthmian League - South East Division with Ramsgate. 2 weeks later, on 17 November, the forward converted twice in a 3–3 home draw with Hythe Town. Across the following 2 months, Teniola scored 4 goals in 5 matches versus Cray Wanderers, Faversham Town, Hastings United and Horsham. On 8 March 2019, after 16 appearances, he exited to Barking.

Barking
Barking of the Isthmian League - North Division noted Teniola's signing on 6 March 2019. A day later, he netted what turned out to be the winning goal in a 2–1 win away to Soham Town Rangers. That turned out to be his only strike of the 2018–19 campaign as *The Blues* ended 12th.

Heybridge Swifts
Teniola agreed a move to Heybridge Swifts on 2 August 2019. A goal arrived on his league bow for them, as he netted the 2nd of a 3-goal road victory at Histon in the Isthmian League - North Division. Across the following 2 months, Teniola notched single goals in league and cup encounters with Felixstowe & Walton United, Bury Town, Hullbridge Sports, Hertford Town and Soham Town Rangers. In a week-long period in mid-October, 3 goals in 2 games arrived versus Witham Town (brace) and Potters Bar Town (cup). In November, Teniola hit league hat-tricks over Romford (on 9 November) and Great Wakering Rovers (on 30 November). A 7 December goal at home to Canvey Island took him to 16 goals in 25 matches in all competitions.

The season would end up being curtailed around March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but not after Teniola had added 7 singular goals (Felixstowe & Walton United, Witham Town, old team Brentwood Town, Soham Town Rangers, Hullbridge Sports, ex-club Aveley and AFC Sudbury) across 13 fixtures prior to the competition's early conclusion.

Chelmsford City
On 13 May 2020, it was announced that Teniola would head to Chelmsford City of National League South. His 1st official appearance arrived on 6 October as they fell to a loss away at Dartford at the Princes Park; replacing Billy Crook after 66 minutes. After another off the bench showing against Oxford City on 10 October, the forward made back-to-back starts on 17 October and 24 October versus Eastbourne Borough and Maidstone United. On 7 November, Teniola netted his 1 and only goal for *The Clarets* in a 4-goal win away to Welling United. His last appearance came on 21 November at home to Chippenham Town, with his exit being publicised on 12 February 2021.

Heybridge Swifts (return)
Teniola made a return to Isthmian League - North Division team Heybridge Swifts on 3 July 2021. He would score 2 goals in 3 games to start the campaign, hitting the back of the net in the league versus Dereham Town on 14 August and in the FA Cup preliminary round against Great Wakering Rovers on 21 August, prior to departing following an appearance on 28 August on the road to former side Barking.

Aveley (return)
11 September 2021 would see a 3rd spell with Aveley get underway. He would feature in 6 league fixtures and 1 FA Trophy match-up without scoring, having debuted on the day of his arrival in a goalless draw at home to Hullbridge Sports before saying goodbye in a 5–3 success versus Maldon & Tiptree on 22 October.

Coggeshall Town
5 November 2021 saw Teniola join Coggeshall Town in the Isthmian League - North Division. He debuted a day later as the *Seed Growers* lost away to Tilbury, which preceded further appearances versus Aveley and Canvey Island. In his 4th game, on 23 November, the forward scored against AFC Sudbury in the Velocity Sports Trophy 1st round. His opening league goal occurred 2 matches after versus Maldon & Tiptree, prior to further December strikes across cup and league against Southend United and Romford. After another Essex Senior Cup goal in an encounter with ex-club Brentwood Town on 8 February 2022, Teniola struck 4 goals in 3 fixtures across March and April versus Canvey Island, Maldon & Tiptree (brace) and former side Heybridge Swifts as they placed 13th.

Sunday League
Teniola has played Sunday League football for Baiteze Squad, having joined them on 25 November 2019.

### HTU

2022–23
On 15 July 2022, Teniola was officially announced as a new signing by HTU. He had already appeared in pre-season friendlies with Peacehaven & Telscombe, Bowers & Pitsea and Walthamstow - notably netting twice in the win at *Bowers* on 9 July. On 30 July, the forward scored and assisted (Pedro Carvalho) in a 3-1 triumph over Harlow Town. A 2nd assist, this time for Max Cornhill, arrived on 6 August in a victory away to Carshalton Athletic. Teniola made his competitive bow for *The Tags* in an opening Isthmian League - North Division day defeat at Bury Town on 13 August, prior to converting his 1st official goal for the club in an FA Cup preliminary round win on the road to Barton Rovers at Sharpenhoe Road.

After a run of 13 matches that saw him contribute 1 direct goal involvement, an assist for Pedro Carvalho as HTU beat Lowestoft Town 3-1 on 29 October, Teniola scored a brace in an Isthmian League - North Division triumph at Grays Athletic. Across the next month or so, the forward netted against Basildon United on 26 November and assisted Eman Okunja versus Gorleston on 10 December. In his subsequent competitive appearance, Teniola scored a hat-trick in a 5-2 victory over ex-club Brentwood Town. He would then score 4 goals across his next 3 matches, as he struck against Witham Town, Bury Town and Hullbridge Sports (brace) during January 2023. February would see an assist (for Eman Okunja) over Lowestoft Town and goals versus Maldon & Tiptree and former team Coggeshall Town.

Teniola concluded his campaign with goals in matches with Coggeshall Town, Gorleston and Great Wakering Rovers - converting a brace in the latter, whilst also notching assists (both for Jermaine Francis) against old club Heybridge Swifts and Stowmarket Town, as *The Tags* ended the season with promotion as champions from the Isthmian League - North Division.

2023–24
2023–24 for Teniola got underway with a goal in an exhibition match with Bowers & Pitsea on 1 July 2023, having been announced as retained 2 days prior. He soon made it 2 goals in 3 pre-season fixtures a few encounters last as she converted past AFC Sudbury. In a 6–0 success over Redbridge on 11 July, Teniola scored his 2nd hat-trick for HTU. His opening competitive strike came on matchday 2 of the Isthmian League - Premier Division as they won 4–1 away to Concord Rangers. He netted a 90th-minute leveller away at Whitehawk on 14 October, before scoring in the Velocity Sports Trophy 3rd round 2 days later at home to Concord Rangers.

Teniola assisted Percy Kiangebeni in a 11 November league visit to Horsham. On 21 November, the forward scored a hat-trick in a 7-goal thrashing of Hornchurch U18 away from home in the 3rd round of the Essex Senior Cup. Goal 32 for HTU came on 25 November at Cheshunt in the Isthmian League - Premier Division, which preceded a goal in the Essex Senior Cup 4th round at home to Braintree Town as they won 3–1. Teniola opened 2024 with a 20 January strike versus Enfield Town.

## Personal Life

Teniola attended Central Foundation Boys' School and Kingston University. He works as a scrum master for Barclays (March 2020–), having previously done so for 4 years prior at the University of Leeds; after working in IT beforehand at Beal High School (2011–2013) and at the Petchey Academy (2013–2016). His nickname, 'Teniola Time', came from his stint at Tonbridge Angels, as his late goals led to the chairman’s son christening him with the name; later stating "I now use it personally more to describe my identity; I love it!". Teniola's brother, Oluwakunlemi, passed away in Brazil in July 2011 whilst conducting missionary work, having reportedly decided to dive into Acajatuba lake despite not knowing "how to swim". His family subsequently raised over £8,000 for a scholarship programme to be named in his honour.

## HTU Statistics

Breakdown

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

Appearances (87)
* List of appearances of Alex Teniola

Goals (34)
* List of goals of Alex Teniola

## HTU Honours

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

## External Links

* Soccerbase
* Soccerway

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Baiteze Squad" .
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Alex Teniola" .
3. ↑ "Alex Teniola" (archived) .
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Tonbridge Angels - Appearances - Alex Teniola - 2014-2015" .
5. ↑ "Tonbridge Angels Fc V Enfield Town Fc 17 01 15" .
6. ↑ "Concord Rangers draw at Maidstone as busy pre-season continues" , 19 July 2014.
7. ↑ "Concord Rangers 0, Southend United XI 0" , 24 July 2014.
8. ↑ "Enfield Town - Appearances - Alex Teniola - 2014-2015" .
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Redhill - Appearances - Alex Teniola - 2014-2015" .
10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 "Redhill - Appearances - Teniola - 2014-2015" .
11. ↑ "New signing Alex Teniola from Redhill #wands #welcome" , 20 February 2015.
12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 "Cray Wanderers - Appearances - Alex Teniola - 2014-2015" .
13. ↑ "Keith McMahon" , 14 June 2015.
14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "VCD Athletic - Appearances - Alex Teniola - 2015-2016" .
15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Phoenix Sports - Appearances - Alex Teniola - 2015-2016" .
16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 "Aveley - Appearances - Alex Teniola - 2015-2016" .
17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 "Alex Teniola" .
18. ↑ "Transfer News: Good luck to @\_AT\_9 who has left @AveleyFC and has joined @BrentwoodTownFC in the Ryman Premier League" , 10 March 2016.
19. ↑ "Welcome to @BrentwoodTownFC @\_AT\_9" , 10 March 2016.
20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 "Brentwood Town - Appearances - Alex Teniola - 2015-2016" .
21. ↑ "PLAYER NEWS: We are delighted to confirm the signing of powerful frontman Alex Teniola! Welcome @\_AT\_9! #YAMC" , 29 July 2016.
22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 "PLAYER NEWS: Beachboys' frontman Alex Teniola (@\_AT\_9) has joined @DulwichHamletFC on loan - all the best to Alex & Hamlet during his spell!" , 9 September 2016.
23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 "Dulwich Hamlet - Appearances - Alex Teniola - 2016-2017" .
24. ↑ "NEW SIGNING: Alex Teniola joins the Borough!" (archived) , 13 October 2016.
25. ↑ "Greenwich Borough - Appearances - Alex Teniola - 2016-2017" .
26. ↑ "STATEMENT: Greenwich Borough have decided to part company with Alex Teniola" , 5 November 2016.
27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 27.2 27.3 27.4 27.5 "Thamesmead Town - Appearances - Alex Teniola - 2016-2017" .
28. ↑ "Leahy, Rose & Teniola Confirmed" , 8 November 2017.
29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 29.2 29.3 29.4 "Aveley - Appearances - Alexander Teniola - 2017-2018" .
30. ↑ "Teniola departs The Millers" , 19 October 2018.
31. ↑ "Phoenix Sports welcome Alex Teniola to the club" , 27 October 2018.
32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 32.2 32.3 "Phoenix Sports - Appearances - Alex Teniola - 2018-2019" .
33. ↑ "All at Phoenix Sports would like to wish Alex Teniola all the best after he completed his move to Barking FC today. Alex scored 7 goals in this short spell with us and was a great character to have around the place! Best of luck Alex! #TeniolaTime" , 8 March 2019.
34. ↑ "ITS TENIOLA TIME! Barking are delighted to secure the signing of striker Alex Teniola" , 8 March 2019.
35. ↑ 35.0 35.1 "Barking - Appearances - Alexander Teniola - 2018-2019" .
36. ↑ "Confirmed✍️ We are delighted to welcome David Leader, David Rodriguez Lopez, Alex Teniola & Jey Siva to the club 👏 The journey continues⚪️⚫️ #swifts" , 2 August 2019.
37. ↑ 37.0 37.1 37.2 37.3 37.4 37.5 "Heybridge Swifts - Appearances - Alex Teniola - 2019-2020" .
38. ↑ "What time is it? #Clarets10 #TeniolaTime" , 13 May 2020.
39. ↑ "Robbie Simpson Pre Oxford City (A)" , 12 February 2021.
40. ↑ "IT’S TENIOLA TIME ⏰⏰⏰ The prolific goal scorer @teniolatime is back at the Aspen Waite Arena for the season ahead 🙌🏻 Welcome back Alex! ⚪️⚫️" , 3 July 2021.
41. ↑ "Heybridge Swifts - Appearances - Alex Teniola - 2021-2022" .
42. ↑ "Welcome, @teniolatime 🙌" , 11 September 2021.
43. ↑ "Aveley - Appearances - Alex Teniola - 2021-2022" .
44. ↑ "It’s time for a new signing! ⏰🔴⚫️ Coggeshall Town FC are pleased to announce the signing of ex @OfficialClarets and @officialswifts striker @teniolatime" , 5 November 2021.
45. ↑ 45.0 45.1 45.2 45.3 "Coggeshall Town - Appearances - Alex Teniola - 2021-2022" .
46. ↑ "TENIOLA IS ON DA MARSH ‼️‼️⏰⏰ After ongoing negotiations for some time now, I have finally signed on the dotted line to play for @baitezesquad my east London brothers‼️ !" , 25 November 2019.
47. ↑ 47.0 47.1 "TENIOLA TIME: ALEX SIGNS FOR THE TAGS!" , 15 July 2022.
48. ↑ "STILL WITH US!" , 29 June 2023.
49. ↑ "Alex Teniola" .
50. ↑ "Alexander Teniola" .
51. ↑ "British student Olakunle Teniola's body found in Amazon lake in Brazil" , 18 July 2011.
52. ↑ "Oluwakunlemi Gospelz Teniola Scholarship Prog" , 18 July 2011.