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Abel Tador (28 October 1984 – 14 June 2009) was a Nigerian professional footballer.

Abiel Tabor

Personal information
Date of birth	(1984-10-28)28 October 1984
Place of birth	Warri, Nigeria
Date of death	14 June 2009(2009-06-14) (aged 24)
Place of death	Niger Delta, Nigeria
Position(s)	Defensive midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2004–2005	NPA
2006–2007	Sharks
2008–2009	Bayelsa United
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Tador was captain of club side Bayelsa United, and led his side to the 2008–09 Nigerian Premier League. He formerly played for NPA and Sharks.

Death

However, just hours after his side won the championship, Tador was shot dead by armed robbers in the Niger Delta.[1][2][3]

References

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