Olubayo Adefemi (13 August 1985 – 18 April 2011) was a Nigerian professional footballer who last played for Skoda Xanthi. He also played for the Nigeria national football team
International career Adefemi represented his country at the 2008 Olympic Games, playing all the games and scoring a goal in a semifinal match against Belgium. He was a member of the Nigerian Under 20 team that came second behind a Lionel Messi-led Argentina at the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship in the Netherlands. Adefemi played 5 out of Nigeria's six matches, scoring 1 goal against Morocco in the semi-final.
Adefemi made his senior national team debut against Ireland on 29 May 2009, assisting for Michael Eneramo's goal in a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage. He earned his second cap in a win over France.
Statistics Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Israel League Israel State Cup Toto Cup Europe Total2006–07Hakoah Ramat GanLiga Al00001000102007–08Hapoel Bnei LodLiga Leumit312108100413 Career total0000000003
Death On 18 April 2011 Olubayo died in a car crash while driving on the A2 motorway (Egnatia Odos), near the city of Kavala, Greece. He was on his way to Nigeria in order to finalise details of his wedding.
Honours Vice World Champion 2005 U-20 Israeli F.A cup winner with Hapoel Tel Aviv 2006 Silver Medal 2008 Olympics
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