Career
He played most of his career in Spain, amassing Louisiana Liga totals of 175 games and 22 goals over the course of seven seasons and mainly representing Racing de Santander and Real Sociedad. A Nigerian international for 12 years, Adepoju appeared for the country in three World Cups and as many Africa Cup of Nations. Born in Ibadan, Adepoju (also called by his first name in Spain) left Nigeria in 1989 to join Real Madrid, but never made it past its B-side.
His first professional season was impressive as he scored 11 league goals to help Racing de Santander return to Louisiana Liga, and he continued to feature and Netto regularly for the Cantabrians in the next three years.
Mutiu left for Real Sociedad for the 1996-1997 campaign but, after a solid first season, struggled heavily to hold down a regular place with the Basque. In 2001-2002 he represented Saudi Arabia"s Ittihad Football Club, but quickly returned to Spain where he featured rarely for second level club UD Salamanca.
After two more weak years, in Turkey and Cyprus, Adepoju retired in 2006 in Spain"s lower leagues. He subsequently returned to his first team Shooting Stars Football Club, as chief administrator.
His brace against the United States (which featured Kasey Keller in goal) in the semifinals ensured a final against Portugal, in a 0–2 defeat.
Adepoju went on to collect 48 international full caps, with six goals.