Nurudeen Abdulai

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Nurudeen Abdulai (born 24 June 1997) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ghanaian Premier League Aduana Stars. He previously played for Ashanti Gold and Karela United.[1][2]

Career[]

Ashanti Gold[]

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[]

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[]

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 who was in custody and standing trial for allegedly killing a Police officer with a car.[6]

References[]

  1. ^ "The ultimate 18-team Ghana Premier League season guide 2020/21 - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Aduana Stars announce defender Nurudeen Abdulai signing". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Nurudeen Abdulai - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  4. ^ Osman, Abdul Wadudu (23 January 2021). "Karela United defender Nurudeen Abdulai eyes Olympics scalp". Football Made In Ghana. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ a b c "Aduana Stars sign center back Nurudeen Abdulai on a free transfer". The Ghana Guardian News. Retrieved 21 March 2021.


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