Salim Abdalla
Salim Yusuf Abdallah | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Shittu |
| Occupation | Professional footballer |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | Defender for Nairobi City Stars |
Salim Yusuf "Shittu" Abdallah is a professional Kenyan footballer who operates as a defender for the Kenyan Premier League club Nairobi City Stars. His previous clubs include Bukembe Academy, Ligi Ndogo, Sofapaka, Posta Rangers, and AFC Leopards.
Career
In 2011, Salim was recruited from Bukembe Academy, based in Bungoma, to join the lower-division team Ligi Ndogo. By late 2012, he secured a four-year contract with top-tier side Sofapaka, but at the beginning of 2013, he was loaned out to Posta Rangers. This loan arrangement was eventually converted into a permanent transfer.
Salim moved to AFC Leopards in 2017 on a two-year contract. Upon its conclusion, he was offered a three-year renewal; however, his tenure ended after six months when he was released.
In August 2019, following the appointment of Bosnian UEFA Pro coach Sanjin Alagic, Salim joined Nairobi City Stars. He played a key role in the team's promotion to the Kenyan Premier League and subsequently extended his stay by two years. He departed at the close of the 2021–22 season.
After an eight-month hiatus, Salim rejoined Nairobi City Stars during the February 2023 mid-season transfer window to bolster their defensive lineup.
Honours
Posta Rangers
- National Super League Champions: 2015
AFC Leopards
- GOtv Shield Winners: 2017
Nairobi City Stars
- National Super League Champions: 2019–20
Individual
- Named Kenyan Premier League Player of the Week: May 2021 (while with Nairobi City Stars)