| Intro | Footballer |
| Is |
Athlete Football player Association football player |
| From | Nigeria |
| Type | Sports |
| Gender | male |
| Birth |
1 November 1992, Kabba |
| Age | 28 years |
Gbenga Arokoyo (born 1 November 1992) is a Nigerian footballer who plays for American club Portland Timbers as a defender.
Career
Arokoyo was signed by Kwara United from Kwara Football Academy in 2010. During his time at the club he was selected for the Nigeria national under-20 football team. In early 2012 a delegation from Swedish club Mjällby AIF travelled to see him on location in Nigeria and in February they officially signed him. In April 2013 an Allsvenskan game against Djurgårdens IF was suspended after Arokoyo got “hit” by a pear thrown by a Djurgården supporter.
Personal life
In his youth Arokoyo wanted to become a doctor but since his family could not afford to pay for the education he instead chose to become a professional footballer.