Abubakar Abdullahi

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*
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

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