Bala Ali

Bala Ali was a footballer who played as a winger for clubs in Nigeria and Greece.

Club career

In 1991, Ali joined Super League Greece side Panachaiki for one season appearing in 16 league matches for the club.

International career

Ali made several appearances for the Nigeria national football team. He scored on his debut, a friendly against Upper Volta in 1981. He also played for Nigeria at the 1984 African Cup of Nations finals, helping the squad to a runners-up finish.
He played in a 1990 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Angola. His teammate, Samuel Okwaraji died during the match.