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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 1 Sep 19:02
Dunfermline Athletic is delighted to announce the signing of central defender Nurudeen Abdulai from Ghanaian Premier League side Medeama SC, on a 3 year deal for an undisclosed fee, Subject to visa approval and international clearance.
The 21-year-old centre-back arrives at KDM Group East End Park with impressive credentials, having made 75 appearances in the Ghanaian Premier League and seven in the prestigious CAF Champions League during his time with Medeama SC.
Born in Takoradi, Ghana, Nurudeen has spent his entire professional career to date with Medeama SC, establishing himself as a key figure in their defensive line. His performances have not gone unnoticed at international level, with the towering defender earning call-ups to several Ghana national squad selections and making the bench on three occasions.
Standing at 6ft 2in, Abdulai brings an imposing physical presence to the Pars’ backline. Despite his primary role as a defender, he possesses a keen eye for goal and has developed a reputation for contributing crucial strikes at important moments. His attacking threat from set-pieces was instrumental in helping Medeama SC achieve a historic milestone last season, as they secured qualification for the CAF Champions League for the first time in the club’s history.
The defender will link up with his new teammates immediately and will be available for selection pending the completion of all necessary registration procedures.
Welcome to Dunfermline Athletic, Nurudeen!
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Mon 1 Sep 19:05
On paper looks a tremendous signing.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Mon 1 Sep 19:07
Good luck to the boy. Hopefully he gets it sorted soon and bedded in before our next game.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Mon 1 Sep 19:19
More money being spent and 3 year deals - promising signs that the backing is there.
Welcome
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Topic Originator: JoshPars4life
Date: Mon 1 Sep 20:01
Welcome to the pars, another exciting signing for the future!
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Mon 1 Sep 20:06
Welcome, big man!
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Paralex
Date: Mon 1 Sep 20:28
Should get on well with Ewan Otoo, since (I think I`m correct in saying Ewan`s parents are from Ghana) but if Ewan can speak any of the lingo, maybe it`s with a Glasgow accent. Anyway Nurudeen, welcome aboard.
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Topic Originator: ipswichpar
Date: Mon 1 Sep 20:37
Sounds promising.
I wonder how much data analysis played a part in identification or if it was just down to good old fashioned scouting.
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Mon 1 Sep 20:38
Topic Originator: Paralex like
Date: Mon 1 Sep 20:28
Should get on well with Ewan Otoo, since (I think I`m correct in saying Ewan`s parents are from Ghana) but if Ewan can speak any of the lingo, maybe it`s with a Glasgow accent. Anyway Nurudeen, welcome aboard.
The lingo? That’ll be English then…..
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Mon 1 Sep 20:39
Wonderful! Welcome to the Pars
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: DunfyDave
Date: Mon 1 Sep 20:51
Quote:
desparado, Mon 1 Sept 20:38
Topic Originator: Paralex like
Date: Mon 1 Sep 20:28
Should get on well with Ewan Otoo, since (I think I`m correct in saying Ewan`s parents are from Ghana) but if Ewan can speak any of the lingo, maybe it`s with a Glasgow accent. Anyway Nurudeen, welcome aboard.
The lingo? That’ll be English then…..
^^^^ 🤣🤣🤣
DunfyDave
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Topic Originator: Bandy
Date: Mon 1 Sep 20:52
Quote:
ipswichpar, Mon 1 Sept 20:37
Sounds promising.
I wonder how much data analysis played a part in identification or if it was just down to good old fashioned scouting.
Pretty sure this will be a `data` signing....very unlikely that the pars have a scouting presence in West Africa.
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Topic Originator: Paralex
Date: Mon 1 Sep 21:10
Like most Ghanaians, he will be multilingual and with Ewan, could converse together in Akan, Ewe, Ga or Dagbani. In fact that might be better since Ewan`s Glaswegian English might be slightly foreign to Nurudeen.
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Mon 1 Sep 21:17
Like it, 3 year deal too!
Would imagine he might take time to settle in football wise, but hough who knows, might hit the ground running-looks a unit.
Certainly well geared up for the future with longer deals.
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Mon 1 Sep 21:42
Quote:
Paralex, Mon 1 Sep 21:10
Like most Ghanaians, he will be multilingual and with Ewan, could converse together in Akan, Ewe, Ga or Dagbani. In fact that might be better since Ewan`s Glaswegian English might be slightly foreign to Nurudeen.
And French don’t forget.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: RhinoPars
Date: Mon 1 Sep 22:07
English is the official language of Ghana.
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Topic Originator: DunfyDave
Date: Mon 1 Sep 22:25
I have visited Accra and can confirm English is the official language 👊
DunfyDave
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Topic Originator: usurpar
Date: Mon 1 Sep 22:56
There is some confusion over this signing. Above, it says he’s 21 and 6ft 2in. Yet Wikipedia has him as 28 and 6ft 4in. The height doesn’t worry me, but the ag3 difference is a bi concerning, no?
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Topic Originator: JnrB
Date: Mon 1 Sep 23:02
Thats a different player with the same name.
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Topic Originator: CitizenPar
Date: Mon 1 Sep 23:03
There are two players with the same name. Wikipedia has confused them by placing the wrong player with the wrong picture.
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Topic Originator: usurpar
Date: Mon 1 Sep 23:07
That’s not going to be an easy one then….
“There’s only two Nurudeen Abdulai”….
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Topic Originator: Stanza
Date: Mon 1 Sep 23:21
Ghana, Mozambique, Peru ... I wouldn`t have believed a few months ago that we would have been in the market for players from these countries.
Can they do it on a cold wet Tuesday night in Dingwall? 😀
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Topic Originator: onandupthepars
Date: Mon 1 Sep 23:30
Thanks for posting the link Stanza.
copied from Ghana Soccernet:
MEDEAMA SC EXTEND BEST WISHES TO DEFENDER NURUDEEN ABDULAI AFTER DUNFERMLINE ATHLETIC FC MOVE
Published on: 01 September 2025
`Ghana Premier League side Medeama Sporting Club have extended best wishes to defender Nurudeen Abdulai following his transfer to Scottish outfit Dunfermline Athletic FC.
The Tarkwa-based club in a notice on Monday, September 1, indicated that the player has signed for the Scottish Championship side, making an important step forward in his career.
In the notice, Medeama thanked Nurudeen for his contributions to the club during his stay and wished him success in the new chapter of his career.
“Medeama Sporting Club announces that defender Nurudeen Abdulai has completed a transfer to Scottish Championship side Dunfermline Athletic FC.
“The move to Dunfermline Athletic represents an important step in his career, and the club is proud to see him take his talents to Europe.“Thank you, Nurudeen and best of luck in the land of the Pars,” Medeama SC said in the notice.
Nurudeen signed for Medeama SC in 2022 and played an instrumental role in the club’s recent successes, including the historic 2022/23 Ghana Premier League triumph.
His dedication, discipline, and strong performances at the heart of defense of the Yellow and Mauve outfit earned him recognition as one of the league’s promising defenders.
He has now moved abroad and will be hoping to continue his development to earn a bigger move.`
https://ghanasoccernet.com/medeama-sc-extend-best-wishes-to-defender-nurudeen-abdulai-after-dunfermline-athletic-fc-move
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