Kazeem Olaigbe restarts his career at FC Basel

The Belgian-Nigerian forward joins the Swiss champions on loan to rediscover his best form.

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Kazeem Olaigbe restarts his career at FC Basel

FC Basel has officially announced the signing of Kazeem Olaigbe, who joins on loan with an option to buy to bolster the Swiss club's attacking lineup.

At 23, the Belgian-Nigerian striker will look to reignite a career that has stalled in recent months. Loaned to Konyaspor for the second half of last season, he featured in 31 league matches without finding the net. Despite these numbers, FC Basel remains confident in his potential.

✍️ 𝗙𝗖 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝟭𝟴𝟵𝟯 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗲𝘁 𝗞𝗮𝘇𝗲𝗲𝗺 𝗢𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗯𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗵𝘄𝗲𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗞𝗮𝘂𝗳𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🔴🔵

Der FC Basel 1893 verstärkt seine Offensive mit Kazeem Olaigbe. Der belgisch-nigerianische Flügelspieler wechselt leihweise für eine Saison vom… pic.twitter.com/knmP6hvh8G
— FC Basel 1893 (@FCBasel1893) July 2, 2026

A former product of Anderlecht's academy and an ex-Belgian U21 international, Olaigbe already boasts solid experience despite his young age. Now, he aims to make his mark in the Swiss Super League and recapture his sharpness wearing the colors of FC Basel.