Loan report: Akinwale off the mark for Eastbourne, Adaramola prevails in Whitworth match-up

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17 Nov 2025

With the November international break now in full swing, Crystal Palace’s loanees have still been busy – this week mainly across England rather than around the globe.

Catch up on how each of them fared over the past week below.

Victor Akinwale – Eastbourne Borough

Victor Akinwale scored his first goal for Eastbourne Borough in their narrow 3–2 FA Trophy defeat to Dorking Wanderers.

Introduced as part of a triple substitution in the 77th minute, Akinwale made an immediate impact, rising well at the far post to head home a cross from the right and reduce the deficit.

Eastbourne return to National League South action next Saturday (22nd November, 15:00 GMT) against Torquay United, with hopes high that Akinwale can build on this encouraging display.

Tayo Adaramola – Leyton Orient

Tayo Adaramola returned to the Leyton Orient starting XI and played 73 minutes in their 2–1 victory over Exeter City – a match that saw him line up directly against fellow Palace loanee Joe Whitworth. The 22-year-old combined well down the left flank with Aaron Connolly before making way for Josh Koroma midway through the second half.

This outing marked Adaramola’s first start in two matches, having not featured in the squad for the win over Lincoln City or the defeat to Wycombe Wanderers. Prior to that, the full-back had made three consecutive starts, regularly contributing before being substituted late on in games.

Joe Whitworth – Exeter City

Facing Adaramola’s Leyton Orient side, Whitworth completed the full 90 minutes as Exeter City were edged out 2–1 in east London. City travelled in strong form – unbeaten in five in all competitions – but two quickfire second-half goals ultimately decided the contest.

The opener came on 76 minutes when a deflected effort off Whitworth fell kindly for Idris El Mizouni to convert, before Tyreeq Bakinson added a second shortly after with a composed first-time finish. Whitworth could do little about either strike.

Exeter and Whitworth will aim to bounce back when they welcome Burton Albion to St James Park on Saturday, 22nd November (12:30 GMT).

Jesurun Rak-Sakyi – Çaykur Rizespor

Çaykur Rizespor were without a fixture this weekend due to the international break and will return to action against Fenerbahçe on Sunday, 23rd November (17:00 GMT).

Rak-Sakyi has been in excellent form leading into the pause in domestic action. The winger started in back-to-back matches against Fatih Karagümrük and Gaziantep FK earlier this month, remaining a consistent threat down the right flank.

Rizespor currently sit 10th in the Turkish Super Lig, with Rak-Sakyi establishing himself as a regular starter since resolving early-season registration issues - recording four goals in six starts.

Matheus França – Vasco da Gama

Vasco da Gama resume their Brasileirão campaign on Thursday, 20th November (12:30 GMT) against Grêmio following the international break.

França has featured in both of Vasco’s most recent fixtures, playing the entire second half in the 3–0 defeat to Botafogo before appearing from the bench against Juventude, where the side fell 3–1.

The attacker continues to build match rhythm and involvement as Vasco look to stabilise results after a run of three consecutive losses.

Hindolo Mustapha – FC Nürnberg

Nürnberg are also on a break due to the international schedule and will next face Arminia Bielefeld on 23rd November (12:30 GMT).

There was encouraging news recently for Mustapha, with manager Miroslav Klose confirming the midfielder is “moving closer to squad nomination.” While he is yet to make his senior debut this season, Mustapha has continued to gain minutes with Nürnberg’s second team.

Jemiah Umolu – Bromley

Jemiah Umolu was an unused substitute in Bromley’s 2–1 win against Barrow in League Two, a result that lifted the Ravens to fifth in the table.

Bromley return to action on Saturday when they host Salford City.

Loan Life

Last season, Goodman, Danny Imray, Adaramola and Whitworth all featured featured in the Palace TV series Loan Life, where our cameras gained an unprecedented insight into their time adapting to new clubs and developing in the Football League.

Watch every episode on Palace TV now!

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