Nurudeen Abdulai
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 24 June 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Accra, Ghana | ||
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Besa Kavajë | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2018 | Ashanti Gold | 13 | (0) |
| 2018–2021 | Karela United | 21 | (0) |
| 2021 | Aduana Stars | 26 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Nsoatreman | ||
| 2023–2024 | Trepça | 10 | (0) |
| 2024– | Besa Kavajë | 9 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 April 2024 | |||
Nurudeen Abdulai (born 24 June 1997) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Besa Kavajë in the Kategoria e Parë. He previously played for Ashanti Gold and Karela United.[1][2]
Career[edit]
Ashanti Gold[edit]
Abdulai played for Obuasi-based club Ashanti Gold before moving to Karela United.[2] He featured in 6 league matches in 2018 Ghanaian Premier League season before the league was abandoned due to the dissolution of the GFA in June 2018, as a result of the Anas Number 12 Expose.[3]
Karela United[edit]
In September 2018, he was signed by Western Region-based club Karela United by then coach Johnson Smith on an initial two-year contract.[2] He became a key member of the club, as he featured in 7 league matches before the league was put on hold and later cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] He featured in 10 league matches in the first round of the 2020–21 Ghana Premier League and helped them to a first round 1st place league position before joining Aduana Stars in March 2021.[4][5] He played a total of 26 league matches before leaving the club after his contract expired.[6][2]
Aduana Stars[edit]
In March 2021, when Abdulai's contract with the club expired he left Karela as a free agent after the first round of the season and signed a 2-year deal with Aduana Stars.[2][6] He was signed to replace the club's defender Farouk Adams who was in custody and standing trial for allegedly killing a Police officer with a car.[6]
Trepça[edit]
On August 21 2023, Abdulai signed for the Kosovan club KF Trepça which competes in the First Football League of Kosovo.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "The ultimate 18-team Ghana Premier League season guide 2020/21 - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "Aduana Stars announce defender Nurudeen Abdulai signing". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ^ a b "Nurudeen Abdulai - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ^ Osman, Abdul Wadudu (23 January 2021). "Karela United defender Nurudeen Abdulai eyes Olympics scalp". Football Made In Ghana. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ^ "Aduana Stars snap former Karela United defender Nurudeen Abdulai | SportsWorldGhanaAduana Stars snap former Karela United defender Nurudeen Abdulai Aduana Stars snap former Karela United defender Nurudeen Abdulai". 12 March 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ^ a b c "Aduana Stars sign center back Nurudeen Abdulai on a free transfer". The Ghana Guardian News. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ^ "Zyrtare : NURUDEEN ABDULAI nënshkruan me KF TREPÇËN dhe i bashkohët skuadrës tonë 2023 - 2025 💚🖤". K.F. Trepça. 21 August 2023.
External links[edit]
- Nurudeen Abdulai at Global Sports Archive
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- 1997 births
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- Ghanaian men's footballers
- Ashanti Gold S.C. players
- Karela United FC players
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- KF Trepça players
- KF Besa Kavajë players
- Ghana Premier League players
- Kategoria e Parë players
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