Abubeker Nassir to undergo trial with Asante Kotoko
Abubeker Nassir, a 24-year-old Ethiopian forward, has been invited for a one-week trial by Asante Kotoko, the Ghana Premier League record champions, after parting ways with Mamelodi Sundowns
The 24-year-old has recently parted ways with South African side Mamelodi Sundowns and is looking to make a fresh start with the Ghana Premier League record champions.
Nassir, known as the “Golden Boy of East African football”, has been invited for an assessment by Asante Kotoko’s technical team after he was recommended to the team.
The mercurial striker, who scored 29 goals in 22 matches in the 2021/22 Ethiopian Premier League before joining Sundowns, is eager to prove himself in Ghana’s top-flight football.
The Ethiopian forward had a promising start with Sundowns, scoring four goals in 18 appearances across all competitions. However, injuries limited his playing time, and he decided to cancel his contract and seek new opportunities.
Career Highlights:
- Scored 29 goals in 22 Ethiopian Premier League matches
- MVP and Best Young Player in the 2021-22 season
- Four goals in 18 appearances for Mamelodi Sundowns
- Featured in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations and 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers for Ethiopia
Possible Move to Asante Kotoko:
- One-week trial with the Ghana Premier League side
- Potential addition to bolster their squad after a trophy-less season
- Impressive skills and goal-scoring ability
Asante Kotoko are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the upcoming season after going trophy-less in the just-ended season. They believe Nassir’s speed, skill, and goal-scoring ability could be the perfect fit for their attacking lineup.
Nassir could travel to Ghana this week and will be provided with accommodation before his one-week trial period begins. The player has previously represented Ethiopia in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations finals and has also played in the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.
If he impresses the Asante Kotoko coaches during the trial, he could become a key addition to the team for the upcoming season.
Nassir has featured 21 times for the Ethiopian national team, scoring five goals in the process.
