Azeem Abdulai joins Hibernian from Leyton Orient, targets Scotland national team with Hibs currently 5th in Premiership. The 23-year-old midfielder started his youth career with Celtic and played senior football with Swansea City.

What inspired the move?

Abdulai said he wanted to join Hibernian as soon as he heard about the interest, citing the club's size and his desire to return home. He hopes playing alongside teammates like Josh Mulligan will improve his chances of international recognition.

How does he see his role at Hibernian?

Abdulai described himself as a defensive midfielder who can play anywhere in the midfield, with a focus on winning the ball back and playing forward. With Hibernian currently 5th in the Premiership, 19 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian, and a recent form of LWWLL, Abdulai's addition could be a boost to the team.

What's next for Abdulai and Hibernian?

Abdulai's aim is to do well with Hibernian and then join the national team, and with 51 points from 33 games this season, the team is looking to finish strong, having scored 51 goals and conceded 37, with a goal difference of +14. Hibernian's last result was a 0-1 loss to Motherwell on 2026-05-16, and they have lost their last two games, but Abdulai's signing could bring new energy to the team.