Sodiq Awujoola Ceramica Cleopatra Scout Report
Sodiq Awujoola
Quick Answer
Sodiq Awujoola transferred from Smouha to Ceramica Cleopatra and delivered 12 goals and 11 assists in 34 matches in a season that saw the club win the Egyptian League Cup, before going on loan to Pyramids FC and winning the 2024-25 CAF Champions League. He returned to Ceramica Cleopatra after Pyramids chose not to trigger their $2 million purchase option. His biggest strength is direct goal and assist output; the key question is whether he can sustain that productivity back at his parent club.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Sodiq Olamilekan Awujoola |
| Date of birth | 10 November 2000 |
| Age | 25 |
| Place of birth | Shaki, Oyo, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigeria |
| Primary position | Right Winger |
| Shirt number | 11 |
| Current club | Ceramica Cleopatra (Transferred from Smouha, later loaned to and returned from Pyramids) |
| Contract status | Not confirmed |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| After Smouha | Ceramica Cleopatra | Egyptian Premier League — 34 apps, 12 goals, 11 assists, Egyptian League Cup title |
| Loan | Pyramids FC | Egyptian Premier League — 2024-25 CAF Champions League title |
| Current | Ceramica Cleopatra | Egyptian Premier League — returned from loan |
Awujoola moved from Smouha to Ceramica Cleopatra for around 24 million Egyptian pounds and delivered 12 goals and 11 assists in 34 appearances in his first season, helping the club beat Tala’ea El Gaish in the final to win the Egyptian League Cup. He was loaned to Pyramids FC in October 2024 and was part of the squad that won the 2024-25 CAF Champions League. When Pyramids did not activate the $2 million purchase option in their agreement by the end of April, Awujoola returned to Ceramica Cleopatra.
Playing Style & Assessment
Awujoola offers a right-winger profile with high direct attacking output, cutting inside from the right in search of shooting positions while also producing assists with quality final passes.
Strengths
- Goal and assist output — Direct involvement in 23 goals across 34 appearances in his first Ceramica Cleopatra season shows elite-level productivity.
- CAF Champions League experience — Winning continental silverware during his Pyramids loan points to exposure to the highest level of competition.
- Market value — Being one of the squad’s most valuable players reflects strong transfer-market demand.
Development Areas
- Post-loan adjustment — Unclear whether he can maintain his first-season productivity following his return from Pyramids.
- Contract clarity — His current contract expiry is unclear in public sources.
- Physical duels — Public data on his ball retention under heavy physical contact is limited.
Level Projection
Verdict: A CAF Champions League winner with high goal-assist output; could be a competitive option for Süper Lig upper-mid table sides seeking direct attacking threat.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig starting XI-competitive |
| Primary role | Right Winger |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Goal and assist output |
| Key risk | Post-loan adjustment |
| Scout verdict | Make contact immediately |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sodiq Awujoola? A Nigerian right winger who was directly involved in 23 goals in 34 appearances for Ceramica Cleopatra and won the CAF Champions League while on loan at Pyramids.
Why did Sodiq Awujoola return to Ceramica Cleopatra? Pyramids FC did not activate their $2 million purchase option, so his loan ended and he returned to Ceramica Cleopatra.
Sources & Methodology
This report was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, the club’s official profile page, Wikipedia and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and the level projection are GegenSports editorial assessments.
- Wikipedia — Sodiq Awujoola
- Transfermarkt — Sodiq Awujoola profile data
- Sports247 Nigeria — Sodiq Awujoola performance reports
- Brila.net — Sodiq Awujoola loan-return report
