Nigerian teenage winger Musa Maliq Omotayo is set to continue his football career in Europe after completing a move from Nigeria Premier Football League side Ikorodu City to Belgian club Zulte Waregem.
The 18-year-old has successfully completed his medical and is expected to be officially unveiled by the Belgian Pro League outfit, according to reports on Tuesday.
Omotayo, who turned 18 on Monday, August 17, attracted interest from several European clubs following his impressive development at Ikorodu City.
Zulte Waregem had been closely monitoring the youngster before inviting him to Belgium for a trial, where he reportedly impressed the club’s coaching staff enough to earn a contract.
The Belgian side’s decision to secure his services represents a significant opportunity for the talented Nigerian, who is regarded as one of the promising young players to emerge from the NPFL.
Omotayo also attracted interest from Spanish giants Barcelona, who had planned to assess the winger during trials this summer.
However, Zulte Waregem moved quickly to complete the deal and beat the La Liga giants and other European clubs to his signature.
The Nigerian winger made 11 appearances for Ikorodu City during the 2025/26 NPFL season.
He scored against Niger Tornadoes and also provided the match-winning assist in the club’s 1-0 victory over Bendel Insurance.
His move to Zulte Waregem marks the next major step in his development and provides him with an opportunity to gain experience in European football.
