Nigerian Midfielder Threatens Legal Action Against Sevilla FC Over Broken X Try-Out Agreement
Nigerian amateur footballer Oladipupo Ayotunde Osineye has sent a formal legal demand letter to Spanish La Liga club Sevilla FC, threatening civil action unless the club honours an alleged agreement for a player try-out that originated from a viral social media exchange in January 2025.
The case, which became public on May 29, 2026, highlights the growing complexities of digital interactions forming potential contractual obligations in professional sports.
Osineye, who plays as a central midfielder for Superstar FC in the Lagos Liga and is known online as @TheRealOlagreat or Kvng Olagreat, initially tagged Sevilla FC’s English X account asking: “How many reposts for a tryout with your team?” The club’s official account replied that 100,000 reposts on their response would secure him a trial opportunity. Nigerian fans and users rallied behind the campaign, pushing the post well beyond the threshold with reports of 100,000 to over 140,000 reposts and millions of views.
Sevilla appeared to follow through initially. The club posted a video featuring another young Nigerian player, Chimezie Obi, then recently associated with Sevilla FC D (the club’s international/development team), personally inviting Osineye for a trial. Direct messages and emails reportedly discussed visa arrangements, travel logistics, and other preparations. Osineye, a self-described dedicated Sevilla fan, turned down other opportunities while awaiting fulfilment. However, months passed without further concrete action, official invitation, tickets, or trial dates.
On May 29, 2026, Osineye publicly shared a demand letter from Glide Advisory, Barristers & Solicitors in Lagos, addressed to Sevilla Fútbol Club, S.A.D. at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium. Signed by Precious Oloware, Esq., the letter argues that Sevilla’s public X reply constituted a clear offer, with Osineye’s fulfilment of the repost target serving as acceptance. It cites consideration through the substantial engagement and visibility the campaign brought the club, plus subsequent conduct via email exchanges that reinforced the agreement. The letter demands deliberate steps to fulfil the obligation within a reasonable time and warns of a civil suit if ignored.
Sevilla FC has not issued a public response to the demand letter as of May 30, 2026. At the time of the original social media challenge, the club was dealing with ownership changes and on-pitch struggles that raised relegation concerns. Osineye has continued to emphasise his commitment to professional football and his “elite mentality” despite operating at the grassroots level.
The episode raises broader questions about the legal weight of social media engagements. Legal observers note that while principles of offer, acceptance, and consideration can apply to electronic contracts, clubs may argue that social media handlers lack authority to bind the organisation. Enforcement across jurisdictions – a potential Nigerian judgment against a Spanish entity – adds further complexity, though reputational impact in Nigeria could be significant.
Osineye’s story began as an inspiring tale of grassroots creativity and fan power in modern football scouting. It now serves as a case study in the pitfalls of viral promises. As developments unfold, the football community and legal experts are watching closely to see whether Sevilla responds amicably, contests the claim, or remains silent. For Osineye, the message is clear: he intends to pursue accountability for what he sees as a broken commitment that affected his career trajectory.
