He comes across as a skinny looking teenager and can easily be passed as one who can be easily bullied off the but that is where many got it all wrong as Aliyu Abdullahi can’t be robbed off possession easily.
His quick feet and pace helps him glide past his markers with ease with his control of the ball not under any threat even when he is in full flight. The way he goes into duels defies his physical appearance.
It came as no surprise when scouts from Dutch giants Ajax picked him for extended scouting after impressing in a league game. He followed it up with another impressive performance at the Aiteo Federation Cup final.
The GBS Academy graduate ended the season on a high and it has led to inquires about his availability from teams in Nigeria and Africa at large. For now Ajax is the only European team who have registered their interest in pursuing a deal for him.