Calvin Okike signs contract and shows promise for Hull City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 5:47 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Calvin Okike, an 18-year-old Nigerian defender, has signed his first professional contract with Hull City this summer, a two-year deal with an option for a third. He has recently participated in friendly matches against Turkish teams, contributing to wins over Konyaspor and Caykur Rizespor. Okike previously had a successful loan spell at Hartlepool United, where he scored shortly after making his senior debut. Expected to mainly play for the under-21s in the upcoming season, he aims to transition into the first team after a noteworthy performance in the academy last season, where he was named academy player of the year.
- •Okike signed a two-year contract with Hull City.
- •He scored on his senior debut at Hartlepool United.
- •He played in friendly matches against Konyaspor and Caykur Rizespor.
- •He was named academy player of the year in 2025-26.
- •Okike is expected to primarily feature with the under-21s this season.
- 5:47 AMYahoo Sports — A youngster to watch - Calvin Okike
"Eighteen-year-old Nigerian defender Calvin Okike is tipped for a bright future at Hull City and signed his first professional contract in the summer, a two-year deal with the option of a third. Okike had a loan spell at National League club Hartlepool United this year, scoring within a minute on his senior debut. Although expected to stay largely with the under-21s in 2026-27, he has featured in Hull City's friendly victories over Turkish sides Konyaspor and Caykur Rizespor, 3-0 and 2-1 respectively.
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