Abubakar Abdullahi

Abubakar Idris Abdullahi 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. Despite impressing on trial, he instead joined Belgian side Gent in January 2024, being assigned to their reserve side.

International career

Abdullahi was called up to the Nigeria under-17 side for 2023 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualification, 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.