David Akintola, until recently a winger for Hull, flew to Cyprus, where he signed a two-year contract with Omonia. Last season, Akintola was one of Jakirović’s favorite substitutes, having made 20 Championship appearances for the Tigers, although he started only five matches. He was not considered for a place in the squad in the second part of the season.

Omonia Nicosia announced an agreement with Hull City for the transfer of David Akintola. The contract with the player is for a duration of two years. Akintola previously played for Omonia in the 2019-20 season. In the last year, David Akintola was playing for Hull City and was part of the team that was promoted to the Premier League. His last appearance for the English team was on August 28, 2026, in an EFL Cup match.

Nigerian winger David Akintola, 30, is returning to Omonia. The player, who was with English club Hull City which he joined in August 2025 but was omitted from the squad list for Premier League matches, has agreed to terms with the club. Akintola previously played for Omonia in 2020, a season which was interrupted by the pandemic, making 7 appearances and scoring 2 goals. The transfer will be announced after all the necessary procedures are completed. His contract with Hull City was set to expire in June 2027, and his current market value is €1.00m, according to Transfermarkt.