Umar Bashiru (born 10 July 1997) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Ethiopian Premier League side [[Ethiopian Nigd Bank ( CBE) FC]],[1][2][3][4][5]

Umar Basiru
Personal information
Full name Umar Basiru
Date of birth (1997-07-10) 10 July 1997 (age 27)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Ethiopian Nigd Bank ( CBE)
Number 26
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2018 WAFA
2018–2019 Asante Kotoko
2020– Karela United
2022/2023 Ethiopian Medhin
2023/2024 Ethiopian Nigd Bank 30
International career
Black Galaxies
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Bashiru started his professional career with for West African Football Academy (WAFA) in 2015. He went on to play for them and serve as club captain till he moved to Kumasi-based club Asante Kotoko SC.[6] He played for the club for 2 seasons till he moved to Karela United as a free agent ahead of the 2020–21 season after terminating his contract with Asante Kotoko before the commencement of the 2019–20 season.[7][6][3]

References

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  1. ^ "The ultimate 18-team Ghana Premier League season guide 2020/21 - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  2. ^ Association, Ghana Football. "Techiman Eleven Wonders vs Karela United FC – Preview". www.ghanafa.org. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Karela United FC ace Umar Bashiru sets sight on move to Europe". GhanaSoccernet. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  4. ^ "2020/21 Ghana Premier League: Karela United's Umar Basiru bags second MoTM gong after victory over King Faisal". GhanaSoccernet. 13 December 2020. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  5. ^ "2020/21 Ghana Premier League: Our focus is to escape relegation, not on league title- Umar Basiru". GhanaSoccernet. 15 December 2020. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  6. ^ a b Osman, Abdul Wadudu (16 April 2020). "Former Asante Kotoko midfielder Umar Bashiru joins Karela United". Football Made In Ghana. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  7. ^ "Former Kotoko midfielder Umar Bashiru joins Karela United". The Ghana Guardian News. Retrieved 8 February 2021.


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