Abubakar Abdullahi

Abubakar Abdullahi

Personal information
Full name	Abubakar Idris Abdullahi [1]
Date of birth	(2006-01-27) 27 January 2006 (age 19)
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Jong Gent
Number	13
Youth career
	Jega United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2024–	Jong Gent	40	(11)
International career
2022–2023	Nigeria U17	8	(5)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 7 May 2025

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. ^[2] Despite impressing on trial, ^[3] he instead joined Belgian side Gent in January 2024, being assigned to their reserve side. ^{[4] [5]}

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. ^[6] 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. ^{[7] [8]}

Career statistics

Club

As of 11 October 2024 ^[9]

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
2. Martins, Daniel (15 May 2023). "FC Porto Favourite To Sign Nigeria U17 Striker As Agreement With Nigerian Academy Draws Near". owngoalnigeria.com. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
3. "Golden Eaglets striker shines on trials". scorenigeria.com.ng. 18 December 2023. Archived from the original on 24 December 2024. 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