Abubakar Idris Abdullahi (born 27 January 2006) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a forward for Belgian Pro League club Gent and their reserve team Jong Gent in Challenger Pro League.
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. Despite impressing on trial, he instead joined Belgian side Gent in January 2024, being assigned to their reserve side.
Abdullahi was first included into the senior squad of Gent in the summer of 2026 for their Conference League qualifying campaign.
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. 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.
Career statistics
Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupOtherTotal DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsJong Gent2023–24Eerste Nationale152–001522024–2564–0064Career total2160000216
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