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Abdullahi Bids Emotional Farewell to Anorthosis Famagusta with Tears and Triumph
In a poignant conclusion to his tenure with Cypriot side Anorthosis Famagusta, Super Eagles defender Shehu Abdullahi bid an emotional farewell, marked by tears and a standing ovation from both fans and officials. The heartfelt farewell took place following the team’s league clash against Ethinakos Achnas on Saturday, as reported by Completesportsnigeria.com (CSN). Abdullahi’s departure signals his move to Turkish club Bursaspor.
During the league match, Abdullahi, bestowed with the captain’s armband in recognition of his commendable service to the club, showcased his prowess by converting a penalty in the 59th minute, contributing to Anorthosis Famagusta’s 3-1 victory. The emotional scene unfolded post-game, with Abdullahi being enveloped by his teammates, bidding him farewell with profound hugs. The Stadio Antonis Papadopoulos echoed with a standing ovation from fans, underscoring the impact the 24-year-old player had on the club.
Abdullahi, a versatile player who can operate as a defensive midfielder, is poised to finalize a contract with Bursaspor on Monday. His move to the Turkish side will reunite him with fellow international teammates, Willian Troost-Ekong and Mikel Agu.
Having joined Anorthosis from Portuguese club Uniao da Madeira in 2016, Abdullahi amassed an impressive record of 48 appearances for the club, finding the net three times. On the international stage, he played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s home-based team that clinched third place at the African Nations Championship in South Africa 2016, and he was also a member of the U-23 Eagles side that secured a bronze medal at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
