Nurudeen Abdulai

Nurudeen Abdulai (born 24 June 1997) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a defender for KF Trepça. 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 Farouk Adams who was in custody and standing trial for allegedly killing a Police officer with a car.[6]

Trepça

On August 21 2023, Abdulai signed for the Kosovan club KF Trepça which competes in the First Football League of Kosovo.[7]

References
  1. "The ultimate 18-team Ghana Premier League season guide 2020/21 - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  2. "Aduana Stars announce defender Nurudeen Abdulai signing". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  3. "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. "Aduana Stars sign center back Nurudeen Abdulai on a free transfer". The Ghana Guardian News. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  7. "Zyrtare : NURUDEEN ABDULAI nënshkruan me KF TREPÇËN dhe i bashkohët skuadrës tonë 2023 - 2025 💚🖤". K.F. Trepça. 21 August 2023.


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