Samuel Akinbinu

Samuel Temidayo Feargod Akinbinu (born 6 June 1999) is a footballer who plays as a forward for Djibouti Premier League club Arta/Solar7 and the Djibouti national team.

Born in Nigeria, Akinbinu represents Djibouti internationally. He is the top scorer for Djibouti national football team after receiving his Djiboutian citizenship in 2021.

Club career
On 10 January 2018, Akinbinu signed for Nigeria Professional Football League club Rivers United. On 19 April 2018, in the mid-season transfer windows, Akinbinu signed for Lobi Stars.

On 2 July 2019, Akinbinu joined Djibouti Premier League champions Arta/Solar7.

He helped his team win the 2022 Djibouti Cup and was a key part alongside his teammate Alex Song as they won the double.

International career
Akinbinu received his Djiboutian citizenship in June 2021.

Akinbinu debuted on 15 June 2021, in a friendly match against Somalia, scoring his first goal in a 1–0 victory at the Stade du Ville.

He was also top scorer for 2023 Mauritius Four Nations Cup and would help them win it with two goals scored it would be the first time Djibouti won a trophy.