Bolu Shofowoke

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Bolu Shofowoke
Personal information
Date of birth (2008-10-15) 15 October 2008 (age 16) [1]
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Peterborough United
Number 36
Youth career
–2025 Peterborough United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2025– Peterborough United 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 21:31, 28 April 2025 (UTC)

Boluwatife Shofowoke (born 15 October 2008) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Peterborough United.

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Club career

Early and personal life

Shofowoke attended Murray Park School in Derby, where he received prizes for his sporting achievements within the youth academy of Peterborough United, [2] which included reaching the final of the U16 PDL Cup, in which Peterborough lost 3–1 to Wigan Athletic. [3]

Upon receiving his scholarship from Peterborough in the summer of 2024, Shofowoke began receiving regular minutes for the U18s, scoring multiple goals including a hat-trick in a 4–2 victory versus Swindon Town. [4] He will sign a professional contract with the club after his 17th birthday in October 2025. [5] Shofowoke was part of the squad which won the 2025 U-18 PDL Cup over Sheffield United. [6]

Peterborough United

Shofowoke was first included in a senior matchday squad after fellow striker Bradley Ihionvien had fallen out of favour with manager Darren Ferguson. [7] He made his debut coming on as a late substitute for Malik Mothersille in a 1–1 draw with Bolton Wanderers. [8]

References

  1. Swann, Alan (26 April 2025). "Bolu Shofowoke is in the top 10 list of youngest Peterborough United players in the club's Football League history". Peterborough Telegraph. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
  2. "A Derby student is mapping out success on and off the pitch after receiving awards for geography and sport". Love Business East Midlands. 25 July 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
  3. "U16 PDL Cup Final Report - Latics 3 Peterborough United 1". Wigan Athletic F.C. 13 May 2023. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
  4. "Shofowoke Hat-Trick Helps Under 18s Into Semi-Finals". Peterborough United. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
  5. Swann, Alan (1 April 2025). "Peterborough United U21s beaten, plus Bolu strikes again and big game for women's team". Peterborough Telegraph. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
  6. "Under 18s Lift Professional Development League Cup". theposh.com. 1 May 2025. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
  7. Jones, Ben (26 April 2025). "Peterborough United striker told he has no future at the club". Peterborough Telegraph. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
  8. "Peterborough United vs. Bolton Wanderers 1 - 1". Soccerway. 26 April 2025. Retrieved 28 April 2025.