Kayode Bankole: Super Eagles Star Leaves Nigeria, Joins Premier Soccer League Side
- Nigerian goalkeeper Kayode Bankole has completed a move to Premier Soccer League side after leaving the NPFL
- The Super Eagles won the Nigerian league last season with Remo Stars, but his contract ended in August
- Social media users shared their thoughts on Bankole's move to the South African league online
Super Eagles of Nigeria star Kayode Bankole has decided to leave the Nigerian Professional Football League to join a South African club.
Source: Twitter
The Nigerian goalkeeper has been unveiled as TS Galaxy's new shot-stopper as the Betway Premiership side bolsters their squad for the ongoing 2025-26 season in the Premier Soccer League.
The Mpumalanga-based club confirmed the arrival of the 23-year-old shot-stopper on Friday, October 17, 2025, with the Super Eagles star joining the PSL side on a free transfer after his contract ended with NPFL last season's champions, Remo Stars.
The former Remo Stars FC goalkeeper has been a free agent since August 2025, following his departure from the Nigerian top-flight side, where he featured in more than eight matches during the previous season.
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Bankole now adds depth to TS Galaxy’s goalkeeping department, where he will compete with Ira Tape and Nkosingabele Madela for a starting berth.
Kayode joins TS Galaxy
TS Galaxy has warmly welcomed their new signing, Bankole, hailing the Nigerian goalkeeper as “a true game-changer” who will strengthen their goalkeeping unit.
“Welcome to the family, Kayode Bankole! A commanding presence between the posts and a true game-changer join our ranks,” the club announced in a statement. “We can’t wait to see you showcase your talent and passion on the big stage!”
Bankole joins the Rockets at a promising time for the club. As it stands, Galaxy occupies seventh place on the league table after gathering 13 points out of a possible 24 from eight matches, maintaining a solid start to their 2025/26 campaign.
Source: Instagram
Bankole now joins the likes of Chippa United's Stanley Nwabali and Etiosa Ighodaro, who recently signed for Kaizer Chiefs in the South African league.
Galaxy's announcement post for Bankole gathered a lot of reactions from fans on social media.
Awesome_Fola said:
"Congratulations @Kaybaba35 Great addition to the team @TSGALAXYFC- Kayode is a champion and we all in Nigeria are sure that he would bring the champion mentality to your team and help you achieve all that you aim for."
Daniel Alao reacted:
"Congratulations, @TSGALAXYFC! You've got a great custodian and netminder in your ranks. Trust me, Kayode Bankole is a master of his craft - a thoroughbred modern goalkeeper."
Mkholo Lonsundvu implied:
"I still say, "TS Galaxy has a special eye for goalkeepers"."
Ojeikere Aikhoje commented:
"Good Morning, #Siyadumuza. Please take good care of him. Tim Sukazi was patient enough to wait for Kayode. We know @etafia_greg will do the rest of the work. You have also boosted your presence in #Naija. You have signed a champion in goal!"
martinz135 wrote:
"Congratulations our superstar goalkeeper. Safe hands = Kayode Bankole 👏👏🧤🧤."
tebzahmbhele said:
"The issue of our PSL teams choosing foreign talent over local is worrying. It comprises the future and growth of our national teams. I think Broos had a point when he was suggesting we introduce stringent majors."
lawharry30 shared:
"All the best man at your new place of engagement ,more Grace @kaybaba31 👏👏."
a_moradeyo added:
"Congratulations, @kaybaba31! Have a blistering and firing season in your new home with the "Rockets"."
Sundowns sign new goalkeeper
Briefly News also reported that Mamelodi Sundowns signed a new young goalkeeper, after the shot-stopper left their PSL rivals.
The Brazilians are already planning for life without Ronwen Williams and the legendary Denis Onyango.
Source: Briefly News
