Afeez Olawale Awakan, born on June 22, 2000, is a Nigerian attacking midfielder. He began his professional career with Shooting Stars before moving to Kwara United in the 2011/2012 season.
Over his career, he has played for several Nigerian clubs including Shooting Stars, Kwara United, Enugu Rangers, Akwa United, and Dakkada FC, his most recent team in the 2021/2022 season.
In 2018, Olawale joined Asswehly SC in Libya. Known for his physical presence in midfield, he made headlines as a teenage sensation when he was called up to the Nigerian U-23 squad in 2016.
His performances at Tanta FC and Dakkada FC drew interest from clubs across the Middle East and Asia.Currently, he plays for Ghaz Al Shemal in Iraq, where he has provided 5 assists in 11 matches since joining on January 25, 2024.