MADISON, Wis. - Forward Madison FC today announced the signing of 21-year-old Nigerian midfielder Temitayo "Temi" Ereku on a season-long loan from USL Championship side Birmingham Legion FC.

"We are excited to welcome Temi to Forward Madison for the rest of the 2025 season," said Forward Madison FC Head Coach and Technical Director Matt Glaeser. "He is a young, talented and hungry player who can play in the back line and in midfield. Temi is excited to join our environment and help us accomplish our goals for 2025."

Ereku attended Brooke House College Football Academy on an educational and football scholarship after winning the Shuffle Select competition in 2019. The midfielder also made one appearance with the Nigeria U-20 national team in 2020. He continued his career in Lithuania in 2023, spending two seasons with FK Ekranas.

In his first season with Legion FC, the 21-year-old appeared in three matches across all competitions for a total of 103 minutes. He made his club debut on March 8, coming off the bench in Birmingham's USL Championship season opener against Loudoun United FC. Ereku's only start with Legion FC occurred in the first round of the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, where he played 71 minutes against the USL League Two's Little Rock Rangers. His most recent outing was on May 31, where he made a three-minute cameo late in a 2-1 victory over FC Tulsa in the USL Jägermeister Cup.