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FC Famalicão sign prolific 19-year-old Nigerian forward Abubakar

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Former Nigeria U-17 striker, Umar Abubakar has signed for Portuguese top-flight side, Futebol Clube Famalicão, Soccernet.ng reports.

The prolific 19-year-old forward joins the one-time Segunda Liga runners-up from Footwork FC in Nigeria in a calculated fee that could go up to €600k.

Abubakar spent last season on loan with Gent’s youth team – Jong Gent, scoring 21 goals in 27 outings.

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After signing a five-year deal with Famalicão, the youngster revealed he’s buzzing to get started in Portugal, and will give his all to help the team.

“I’m happy to be here and to have signed a contract here. For me, I’m here to score the goals and help the team,” Abubakar said in his first interview with the club.

“I can play anywhere in attack, it all depends on the formation and what the coach wants. I can play on the wing and up front.”

Umar Abubakar unveiled at Futebol Clube Famalicão. [Photo Credit/ X].

“I know they’re a good team with good players, and good management who believe in young talents.

“I looked at the facilites, the gym, the training centre, the pitch. Everything here is good.

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Umar Abubakar unveiled at Futebol Clube Famalicão. [Photo Credit/ X].

Famalicão finished the 2024/2025 domestic season in 7th place on the Primera Liga table, 35 points behind Viktor Gyokeres‘ Sporting Lisbon.