Abdi Kassim (born October 19, 1984 in
Zanzibar
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) is a
footballer
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from
Tanzania
Tanzania (; ), officially the United Republic of Tanzania ( sw, Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania), is a country in East Africa within the African Great Lakes region. It borders Uganda to the north; Kenya to the northeast; Comoro Islands ...
.
International career
Also known as BABI or sometime Ballack of unguja, Kassim was the first player to score a goal in Tanzania's new stadium in
Dar es Salaam, the
Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium
Tanzania National Main Stadium also known as Benjamin Mkapa Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Miburani ward of Temeke District in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It opened in 2007 and was built adjacent to Uhuru Stadium, the former national ...
, in a friendly match against Uganda to mark the official opening of the venue. The stadium was built by the Chinese Government in collaboration with the Tanzania government.
Kassim is noted for his long range shooting ability. He favours his left foot.
On 4 January 2011, Yanga and Tanzanian national team midfielder Abdi Kassim has signed a two-year contract with a Vietnamese club,
Đồng Tâm Long An
References
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1984 births
Living people
Zanzibari people
Tanzanian men's footballers
Tanzania men's international footballers
Dual men's international footballers
Tanzanian expatriate men's footballers
Expatriate men's footballers in Vietnam
Tanzanian expatriate sportspeople in Vietnam
Expatriate men's footballers in Malaysia
Tanzanian expatriate sportspeople in Malaysia
Men's association football forwards
Mtibwa Sugar F.C. players
Young Africans S.C. players
Azam F.C. players
UiTM United players
Tanzanian Premier League players
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