Israel Abia

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Israel Abia
Personal information
Full name Israel Abia
Date of birth (1993-12-10) 10 December 1993 (age 29)
Place of birth Enugu, Nigeria
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Al-Rawdhah
Number 27
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2018 Sunshine Stars
2019–2021 Enugu Rangers
2021– Al-Rawdhah 16 (14)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Israel Abia (born 10 December 1993) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a striker for Saudi Second Division club Al-Rawdhah.

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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References

  1. "Top scorer Israel Abia sets his sights on more goals". Footballlive.ng. 14 April 2020.
  2. "رحبو بمهاجمنا ايزرال ابيا".