Nigeria centre-forward Elijah Alao has joined Portuguese club AC Vila Mea from Fafe on loan, completing a move that will keep him with the CP - Serie A side until 30 June 2027.
The 22-year-old switched clubs on 5 September 2026 after beginning the 2026-27 campaign with Fafe in Liga 3. His move to AC Vila Mea is a temporary transfer, with a return to Fafe scheduled at the end of the loan.
Alao had made three appearances for Fafe before leaving, featuring twice in Liga 3 and once in the Taca de Portugal. He played a combined 66 minutes across those matches and did not score or provide an assist.
The forward joined Fafe on a free transfer from Alcochetense on 1 July 2026. That move came after a season with Entroncamento, from whom he also departed as a free agent in July 2025.
Born in Lagos, Alao represents Nigeria and stands 1.86m tall. He operates primarily as a centre-forward and is right-footed, giving AC Vila Mea an additional attacking option for their campaign.
His arrival comes with the club competing in CP - Serie A, while Fafe continue in Liga 3. The loan provides Alao with a change of club after his limited early-season playing time, although no goals or assists were recorded during his appearances for Fafe.
The agreement between AC Vila Mea and Fafe runs until 30 June 2027, when Alao is due to return to his parent club. His transfer to AC Vila Mea has now been completed.