London-born forward Tanimowo making an impact in Kyrgyzstan

London-born forward Ezekiel Olawale Abiola Tanimowo is continuing his rise through European football after establishing himself as one of the emerging attacking players in Kyrgyzstan with FC Asia Talas.

The 29-year-old can play on either wing or as a central forward and has built his career across Norway, Estonia and Kyrgyzstan after developing in the academy at Bolton Wanderers.

Tanimowo began his senior European career with Florø SK in Norway in 2020. He made an immediate impression, scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win over Moss in August that year.

He later moved to Estonia, where he spent two productive seasons with Tartu JK Tammeka. Across the 2024 and 2025 Meistriliiga campaigns, he scored 14 league goals and provided seven assists.

The 2025 season was especially productive. Tanimowo scored eight league goals and delivered a series of influential performances, including two goals in Tammeka’s 5-2 victory against Tallinna Kalev in October.

His time in Europe also included a trial at Scottish club Motherwell. According to an interview published by Eurasia Football, he played in several matches and scored twice during that period. The trial did not result in a professional contract, but gave him another opportunity to compete in a demanding European environment.

Tanimowo moved to Kyrgyzstan in February 2026, joining OshMU and quickly becoming a key attacking player. He scored six goals and supplied seven assists in 16 appearances before completing a move to FC Asia Talas in July.

He made an immediate contribution for his new club. In Asia Talas’ 4-0 win over Kyrgyzaltyn on September 12, Tanimowo scored twice, opening the scoring in the first minute before completing his brace in the 60th minute.

The performance reflected the main strengths he has shown throughout his career, including speed, direct attacking play, dribbling and finishing.

His effectiveness in one-on-one situations was also evident during his time in Estonia. Statistical data from the 2025 campaign records 95 successful dribbles, highlighting his ability to carry the ball forward and take on defenders.

Tanimowo now wears the number 10 shirt for Asia Talas and has another opportunity to develop his reputation in Central Asia.

His route from the Bolton Wanderers academy to Norway, Estonia and Kyrgyzstan has been shaped by a determination to find regular opportunities in different football cultures.

The move to Kyrgyzstan represents the latest stage of a career built on adaptation, perseverance and a willingness to pursue less familiar routes.

Niyi Busari is the Publisher and CEO of BSNSportsConcept.