Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Akinyode moved to the United States and joined the New York Red Bulls Academy. He captained the U-16 Academy team and was a member of the U-18 and U-23 squads. Akinyode also played college soccer for Seton Hall University from 2011 to 2014.
While with the Pirates the holding midfielder played in 63 matches scoring 5 goals and recording 4 assists.
He also played in the Premier Development League for New Jersey-LUSO Parma.
Youth and college Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Akinyode moved to the United States and joined the New York Red Bulls Academy. Professional Akinyode signed with New York Red Bulls II on April 18, 2015. He made his debut for the club on the same day, appearing as a second-half substitute in a 1-1 draw against the Charleston Battery.
On September 5, 2015 Akinyode scored his goal as a professional, scoring the winning goal on a late header in a 3-2 victory over Louisville City Football Club. On December 11, 2015, Akinyode signed with Bethlehem Steel Football Club. International Akinyode has represented Nigeria at the U-14 national team level
In 2012 Akinyode was called up for a United States men"s national under-20 soccer team training camp by Tab Ramos.
He captained the U-16 Academy team and was a member of the U-18 and U-23 squads.
