Abdullahi Tanko (born 12 May 1998) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a striker for FC Baník Ostrava.

Abdullahi Tanko
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-05-12) 12 May 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth Nigeria
Height 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
FC Baník Ostrava
Number 20
Youth career
0000–2016 Team360 FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2018 Vila Real
2018–2019 Gil Vicente 27 (8)
2019–2020 Chaves B 22 (7)
2020–2021 Valadares Gaia 20 (6)
2021–2022 Salgueiros 26 (0)
2022–2023 Varnsdorf 30 (15)
2023– Baník Ostrava 29 (9)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 July 2024

Personal life

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Tanko was born in 1998 in Nigeria. He has regarded Nigeria international Victor Boniface as his football idol.[1] Tanko's father was a soldier. He has four siblings.[2]

Career

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In 2022, Tanko signed for Czech side Varnsdorf. In 2023, he signed for Baník Ostrava.

He mainly operates as a striker. He is known for his speed.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Otec voják, bratr se pro něj obětoval. Tanko o Africe, Baníku nebo Sorovi" (in Czech). blesk.cz.
  2. ^ Hekele, David (23 September 2023). "O čem Tanko sní a kdy brečel? Příběh komety ligy: Otec voják chtěl obchodníka" (in Czech). Deník.cz.
  3. ^ Čermák, David (4 September 2023). "Rychlík Tanko pálí. Kde se vzal? Ligu udivuje další nigerijský objev". iDNES.cz.
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