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Nigerian footballer (born 2006)

Abubakar Abdullahi
Personal information
Full name Abubakar Idris Abdullahi
Date of birth (2006-01-27) 27 January 2006 (age 18)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team Jong Gent
Number 13
Youth career
Jega United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Jong Gent 21 (6)
International career
2022–2023 Nigeria U17 8 (5)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 October 2024

Abubakar Idris Abdullahi (born 27 January 2006) is a Nigerian footballer who currently plays as a forward for Belgian National Division 1 club Jong Gent.

Club career

After his performances for the Nigeria under-17 side, Abdullahi was linked with a move away from Kebbi State-based Jega United, with Portuguese club Porto being touted as suitors. Despite impressing on trial, he instead joined Belgian side Gent in January 2024, being assigned to their reserve side.

International career

Abdullahi was called up to the Nigeria under-17 side for 2023 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualification (named the 2022 WAFU-B U17), and scored three goals to help Nigeria win the tournament, including a brace in the final against Burkina Faso. He was called up again for the 2023 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, scoring in the group stage against South Africa, but could not prevent Nigeria being knocked out in the quarter-finals, despite scoring in a 2–1 loss to Burkina Faso.

Career statistics

Club

As of 11 October 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Jong Gent 2023–24 Eerste Nationale 15 2 – 0 0 15 2
2024–25 6 4 – 0 0 6 4
Career total 21 6 0 0 0 0 21 6

References

  1. Abubakar Abdullahi at WorldFootball.net
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  3. "Golden Eaglets striker shines on trials". scorenigeria.com.ng. 18 December 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  4. Suleiman, Mohammed Mowiz (27 January 2024). "Gift Orban II- Gent Hands Professional Terms To Nigeria U17 Forward As Replacement For New Lyon Signing". owngoalnigeria.com. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  5. "Abubakar Abdullahi versterkt Jong KAA Gent" [Abubakar Abdullahi strengthens Jong KAA Gent]. kaagent.be (in Dutch). 31 January 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  6. Nwoke, Chidi (24 June 2024). "Abubakar Abdullahi Double Hands Golden Eaglets WAFU B U17 Title". von.gov.ng. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  7. Ojewunmi, Moses (10 May 2023). "Golden Eaglets forward Abubakar Abdullahi eyes victory over Burkina Faso". brila.net. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  8. Abdulhamid, Abdulkareem (11 May 2023). "Golden Eaglets player ratings : Ogboji night to forget, Abdullahi leaves with reputation intact". allnigeriasoccer.com. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  9. Abubakar Abdullahi at Soccerway
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