Nigerian footballer Ibraheem Olawanreju Adams has signed his first professional contract with FK Željezničar Sarajevo, one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s most historic and successful football clubs.
Adams, whose move marks his official entry into European professional football, joins the Bosnian Premier League side ahead of the 2025–26 season.
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While details of the contract have not been publicly disclosed, the signing signals Željezničar’s ongoing commitment to investing in young international talent.
Founded in 1921, FK Željezničar Sarajevo—nicknamed “Plavi” (The Blues)—has a reputation for developing emerging players and competing for domestic honors. Adams is expected to begin training with the first team immediately as he adapts to life in Sarajevo and prepares for potential appearances in the upcoming league campaign.
This move places Ibraheem Olawanreju Adams among a growing number of Nigerian players breaking into European football via Eastern European clubs, and it presents an important opportunity for him to establish himself on the continental stage.
FK Željezničar and their fans have welcomed the signing, and anticipation is building around Adams’ debut and future contributions to the club.
