Adeshina is both a surname and a given name from the
Yoruba ethnic group of West Africa. It means "crown opens the way.
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Notable individuals with the names
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Adeshina Lawal
Adeshina Abayomi Lawal (born 17 October 1984) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for 2. deild karla club ÍF II, the reserve team of ÍF.
Career
Brought in from the Nigerian FC Ebedei Football Academy to Denmark at ...
(born 1984), Nigerian footballer
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Ademola Adeshina
Ademola Adeshina (born 4 June 1964) is a former Nigeria international football midfielder. He is currently the technical advisor of Nigeria National League team Prime F.C.
Career
Born in Nigeria, Adeshina played club football for local sides ...
(born 1964), Nigerian footballer
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Saidu Adeshina (born 1983), Nigerian footballer
See also
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Adesina
References
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Yoruba-language surnames
Yoruba given names