Brian Abbas Amidu (born 21 May 1990) is a Zimbabwean footballer who plays as a forward the Zimbabwe national football team.[1]

Brian Amidu
Personal information
Full name Brian Abbas Amidu
Date of birth (1990-05-21) 21 May 1990 (age 34)
Place of birth Glen Norah, Harare, Zimbabwe
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2012 Black Mambas F.C.
2012 Kaizer Chiefs F.C. 0 (0)
2012–2015 Black Leopards F.C. 36 (7)
2015–2016 Masafi Al-Wasat
2016–2017 CAPS United F.C.
2017–2018 El Entag El Harby SC 8 (1)
2018–2019 Arar
International career
2013– Zimbabwe 7 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 March 2019
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17 March 2019

Career

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Kaizer Chiefs

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After a two-week trial at the club in early 2012, Amidu joined South African club Kaizer Chiefs.[2] After struggling with injuries, Amidu left the club in August of that year, failing to make an official appearance.[3]

International

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Amidu made his senior international debut on 6 February 2013 in a 2-1 friendly victory over Botswana.[4]

International Goals

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Scores and results list Zimbabwe's goal tally first.[5]
Goal Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 24 March 2018 Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola, Zambia   Angola 1–0 2–2 (2–4 p) Friendly

References

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  1. ^ "Zimbabwe – A. Amidu – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 17 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Amidu: I have joined Chiefs". kickoff.com. 10 January 2012. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Amidu sad to leave Chiefs". kickoff.com. 3 August 2012. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  4. ^ "Zimbabwe vs. Botswana (2:1)". national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  5. ^ Brian Amidu at National-Football-Teams.com
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