Abdulwaheed Afolabi (born December 8, 1991) is a Nigerian professional football player who is presently playing for Plateau United in the Nigeria Premier League also representing Nigeria in the Caf champions league qualification 2018. Abdulwaheed has played for Russian Premier League team Kuban Krasnodar and Ukraine Premier League team Tavriya Simferopol. He has earned 14 caps and scored 3 goals for the Nigeria national youth teams.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1991-12-08) December 8, 1991 (age 31) | ||
Place of birth | Kaduna, Nigeria | ||
Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Kwara United | ||
Number | 9 | ||
Youth career | |||
2003 | Karamone | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2009–2011 | Niger Tornadoes | 48 | (21) |
2012 | Tavriya Simferopol | 4 | (0) |
2012–2013 | Kuban Krasnodar | 2 | (0) |
2013–2014 | Gabala | 12 | (3) |
2014–2015 | Saxan Gagauz Yeri | 17 | (5) |
2015–2016 | Lobi Stars | ||
2016–2017 | Shooting Stars | ||
2017 | Gombe United | ||
2018–2019 | Plateau United | ||
2019– | Kwara United | ||
International career | |||
2006–2007 | Nigeria-17 | 7 | (3) |
2008–2009 | Nigeria-20 | 5 | (2) |
2009 | Nigeria-23 | 2 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 January 2017 |
Afolabi went on trial with Black Leopards of the South African Premier Soccer League in August 2011, but negotiations broke down and he returned to Niger Tornadoes.[1] In March 2012, Afolabi signed a two-year contract with Ukrainian side Tavriya Simferopol.[2] Afolabi then transferred to Russian Premier League side Kuban Krasnodar in August 2012, signing a four-year contract.[3] Afolabi made his debut for Kubam on 30 November 2012 in a game against FC Krasnodar.[4]
In May 2017, Afolabi signing for Gombe United.[5]
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