Abubakar Abdullahi
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Abubakar Idris Abdullahi[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 27 January 2006 | ||
| 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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Club
[edit]- As of 11 October 2024[9]
| 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
[edit]- ^ Abubakar Abdullahi at WorldFootball.net
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Golden Eaglets striker shines on trials". scorenigeria.com.ng. 18 December 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2024.[dead link]
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Abubakar Abdullahi versterkt Jong KAA Gent" [Abubakar Abdullahi strengthens Jong KAA Gent]. kaagent.be (in Dutch). 31 January 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ Nwoke, Chidi (24 June 2024). "Abubakar Abdullahi Double Hands Golden Eaglets WAFU B U17 Title". von.gov.ng. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ Ojewunmi, Moses (10 May 2023). "Golden Eaglets forward Abubakar Abdullahi eyes victory over Burkina Faso". brila.net. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ Abdulhamid, Abdulkareem (11 May 2023). "Golden Eaglets player ratings : Ogboji night to forget, Abdullahi leaves with reputation intact". allnigeriasoccer.com. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ Abubakar Abdullahi at Soccerway
- 2006 births
- Living people
- Nigerian men's footballers
- Nigeria men's youth international footballers
- Men's association football forwards
- Belgian National Division 1 players
- K.A.A. Gent players
- Nigerian expatriate men's footballers
- Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium
- Expatriate footballers in Belgium
- 21st-century Nigerian sportsmen