 After having trials for Brentford and Crystal Palace, Akinwande signed for Fisher in January 2015.He then moved to Maldon & Tiptree for the 2015–16 season, and after 12 goals in 18 appearances in just three months with the club, he joined Colchester United's Academy on a development contract until the end of the season.He made his professional Football League debut in March 2016.