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Abdulwasiu Showemimo

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Wasiu Sowemimo
Kano Pillars 2010, by Nobert Okoli, Enugu
Personal information
Full name Abdulwasiu Omotayo Showemimo
Date of birth (1988-10-10) 10 October 1988 (age 36)
Place of birth Lagos, Nigeria
Position(s) Centre back
Team information
Current team
Abia Warriors F.C.
Youth career
2005 Zamfara United F.C.
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2008 Gateway F.C. 38
2008–2011 Kano Pillars F.C.
2012–2013 Dolphins
2014– Abia Warriors F.C.
International career
Nigeria beach football
2011 Nigeria 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Abdulwasiu Omotayo Showemimo (born 10 October 1988, in Lagos) is a Nigerian defender playing for Abia Warriors F.C.[1]

Career

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Showemimo began his career 2005 on the youth side for Zamfara United F.C. and signed in the spring 2006 for team Gateway F.C. He played 38 games in two seasons for Gateway and signed in summer 2008 for Kano Pillars F.C.[2] He transferred to Dolphins before the 2012 season. In January 2014 he signed with Premier League newcomers Abia Warriors.

International career

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He was called up for the camp prior to November 2010 friendly against Iran,[3] but had to drop out due to an injury.[4] He made his Eagles' debut as a substitute in the February 2011 friendly against Sierra Leone. Showemimo represented previously the Nigeria beach football team in an International tournament in South Africa.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Fabiyi, Sowemimo, Johnson Move To Abia Warriors • Channels Television". Channels Television. 29 January 2014. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
  2. ^ "ABDULWASIU SHOWEMIMO". WEST AFRICAN FOOTBALL. 27 October 2010. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
  3. ^ Eagles invite thrills Showemimo[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ Akpayen, George (28 October 2010). "Odemwingie out of Iran friendly". supersport.com. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  5. ^ 2009 CAF Champions League - Abdulwasiu Showemimo Player Profile