Shehu Abdullahi
Nigerian Footballer, played for national team
Born
March 12th, 1993
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Nigeria
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Born in Nigeria in 1993, a professional footballer primarily played as a right-back. He began his career with Kano Pillars before moving to play in various leagues, including stints in Europe. Abdullahi represented the Nigerian national team in several international competitions, contributing to the team's efforts in the Africa Cup of Nations and World Cup qualification. His work on the pitch involved strong defensive skills and tactical awareness, which aided his teams both domestically and internationally.
Played for Kano Pillars
Represented Nigeria in Africa Cup of Nations
Participated in World Cup qualification matches
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