Bayern Munich Reveals Michael Olise’s Nigerian Middle Name After Winning Bundesliga Player of the Season
Michael Olise capped his 2025/26 campaign with Bayern Munich by earning the Bundesliga Player of the Season award after scoring 15 goals and providing 19 assists. To mark his achievement, the club’s official channels shared his full birth name: Michael Akpovie Olise. His middle name Akpovie comes from the Urhobo language in Southern Nigeria, highlighting his paternal heritage. Born in London to a Nigerian father and a French-Algerian mother, the 24-year-old chose France at international level. Fans have since praised Bayern Munich for celebrating his Nigerian roots and hope he may one day embrace the Super Eagles.
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