Early career Akintola is a product of
FC Ebedei. He played in the Torneo Bellinzona U18s, making one assist, and is viewed as one of Nigeria's most anticipated young talents. Akintola transferred to
FC Midtjylland in November 2014 from his new clubs cooperative club,
FC Ebedei. He played for Midtjylland U19 in the 2014–2015 season, where they won the league. He helped the team, scoring 9 goals.
Midtjylland Before being loaned to
Thisted FC, Akintola was promoted to the Midtjylland senior team prior to the new season. Akintola was loaned out to
Norwegian First Division-side
FK Jerv on 11 March 2017 for the rest of the season. On 16 February 2018, he was loaned out again, this time to
FK Haugesund. In February 2019, Akintola was once again sent out on loan, this time to
Rosenborg with the option to make the move permanent after the 2019 season. In January 2020, Akintola signed a six-month loan contract with
Omonia Nicosia. On 28 September 2020, Akintola joined newly promoted Turkish
Süper Lig club
Hatayspor on a one-year loan.
Adana Demirspor On 27 July 2021, Akintola transferred to
Adana Demirspor on an undisclosed fee.
Hull City On 15 August 2025, Akintola joined
Hull City on a two-year deal. He made his debut on 17 August, when he came on as a 67th-minute substitute for
Joel Ndala in the 3–2 home win against
Oxford United. He scored his first goal for the club on 4 October, in the 1–0 home win against
Sheffield United. ==Career statistics==