Abubakar Abdullahi

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Abubakar Abdullahi
Personal information
Full name Abubakar Idris Abdullahi [1]
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*
YearsTeamApps(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.

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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
ClubSeasonLeagueCupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Jong Gent 2023–24 Eerste Nationale 152–00152
2024–25 64–0064
Career total2160000216

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    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. Retrieved 11 October 2024.[ dead link ]
    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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