Barnsley signs defender Jubril Okedina on one-year deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 11:21 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Barnsley has signed defender Jubril Okedina to a one-year contract, with an option for a second year. The 25-year-old is a Malawi international who previously spent time at Tottenham Hotspur and Cambridge United, where he made 138 appearances. Okedina's most recent stint was with Bohemians in the League of Ireland, where he played three matches. Barnsley currently sits 18th in League One after losing three of their first six games this season.
- •Jubril Okedina signs with Barnsley after a spell at Bohemians.
- •He has prior experience in League One from Cambridge United.
- •Barnsley lost three of their first six matches this season.
- •Okedina is expected to strengthen the squad's defensive efforts.
- 11:21 AMYahoo Sports — Barnsley sign defender Okedina on one-year deal
"Barnsley sign ex-Cambridge United defender Jubril Okedina on a one-year deal with the option of a further year.
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