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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Israel Abia | ||
Date of birth | 10 December 1993 | ||
Place of birth | Enugu, Nigeria | ||
Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Al-Kawkab | ||
Number | 27 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018 | Sunshine Stars | ||
2019–2021 | Enugu Rangers | ||
2021–2024 | Al-Rawdhah | ||
2024– | Al-Kawkab | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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After joining Enugu Rangers from Sunshine Stars, Israel Abia was crucial for Enugu Rangers during the 2019–20 season and was the leading goalscorer at the inconclusive 2019–20 NPFL season. [1] On 30 July 2021, Abia joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Rawdhah. [2]
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