Ayila Yussuf
Nigerian footballer; played for Stade Malherbe Caen
Born
November 4th, 1984
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Nigeria
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Born in Nigeria, a professional footballer specialized in the midfield position. Played for several clubs during a career that spanned over a decade. Gained prominence with contributions at Stade Malherbe Caen, where performances helped the team in Ligue 1 competitions. Also represented the Nigerian national team in international matches, enhancing the team's efforts during various tournaments.
Played for Stade Malherbe Caen
Represented Nigeria in international competitions
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