Godwin Abadaki

Nigerian footballer

Godwin AbadakiPersonal information

Full name|  Godwin Olorunfemi Ebenmosi Abadaki[1]
Date of birth|  (1993-10-12) 12 October 1993 (age 30)
Place of birth|  Kwara, Nigeria[2]
Height|  5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Position(s)|  Forward
Team information

Current team

|  Stalybridge Celtic
Youth career
|  Rochdale
Senior career*
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
2011–2014|  Rochdale|  2|  (0)
2012|  → Hyde (loan)|  10|  (2)
2012|  → Huddersfield Town (loan)|  0|  (0)
2013|  → Southport (loan)|  |
2014|  → Stalybridge Celtic (loan)|  2|  (0)
2014|  → Workington (loan)|  |
2014–2015|  Northwich Victoria|  9|  (3)
2015|  Ashton United|  |
2015–2016|  Mossley|  27|  (1)
2016|  Nantwich Town|  |
2016–2017|  Northwich Victoria|  |
2017–2018|  Shaw Lane|  29|  (4)
2018–2020|  Mossley|  10|  (1)
2020–2021|  Buxton|  |
2021–2022|  Ramsbottom United|  |
2022–|  Stalybridge Celtic|  |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:08, 27 June 2022 (UTC)

Godwin Olorunfemi Ebenmosi Abadaki (born 12 October 1993) is a footballer who plays as a forward for Stalybridge Celtic. He played in the Football League for Rochdale and was also loaned to Hyde during the 2011–12 season as they were crowned Conference North Champions.

## Career[edit]

### Rochdale[edit]

Abadaki came through Rochdale's youth system. He made his Football League debut against Tranmere Rovers on 17 January 2012 as a late substitute.[3] He also came on as a substitute in Rochdale's following game against Wycombe.

#### Loans[edit]

He signed for Football League Championship side Huddersfield Town on 19 September 2012 on a youth loan until January 2013. As part of the deal Abadaki worked with Senior Professional Development Coach Steve Eyre and the Under-21 Development Squad during his stay at the club, with the option of a permanent deal at the conclusion of the youth loan.[4]

Abadaki joined Hyde United on a month's loan with fellow Rochdale striker Reece Gray in February 2012.[5] His loan was extended and at the end of his time with the club he had scored two goals in ten league appearances.

Further loan periods followed with Southport in 2013, and Stalybridge Celtic in early 2014. On 24 March 2014, Abadaki joined Workington on loan.

### Northwich Victoria[edit]

In summer of 2014 he joined Northwich Victoria. He made his competitive debut for the club in a draw against Kendal Town on 16 August.[6] His first competitive goal for the club came on 25 August, as they beat Warrington Town 2–0.[7] He then hit his first hat-tick for the club as they beat AFC Emley 4–0 in an FA Cup preliminary round match.[8] He continued his goal-scoring record as he then scored twice for the club on 9 September as they beat Burscough 5–0.[9]

### Ashton United[edit]

His next move was to Ashton United.

### Mossley[edit]

He then joined Mossley.[10][11]

### Nantwich Town[edit]

After spending some time on trial with Stockport County and then with Nantwich Town, in August 2016 he joined Nantwich Town.[12]

### Shaw Lane[edit]

In March 2017 he joined Shaw Lane.[13]

### Second time at Mossley[edit]

He then re-joined Mossley.[14]

### Buxton[edit]

In July 2020 he joined Buxton.[15]

### Ramsbottom United[edit]

In August 2021 he signed for Ramsbottom United.[16]

### Stalybridge Celtic[edit]

In June 2022, Abadaki returned to Stalybridge Celtic having previously spent time with the club on loan.[17]

## Personal life[edit]

His older brother, Osebi (born 1991), is also a footballer who started his career at Blackburn Rovers' academy before playing extensively in English non-league football in the north of England. In 2017, both brothers played at the same time for the same club, Shaw Lane[18] and in 2020 were both at Buxton at the same time.[19]

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Professional retain list & free transfers 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. 18 May 2013. p. 69\. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 August 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
2. ^ Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2012). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013 (43rd ed.). London: Headline. p. 522\. ISBN 978-0-7553-6356-8.
3. ^ "Tranmere 0 - 0 Rochdale". BBC Sport. 17 January 2012. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
4. ^ "Striker joins on youth loan". Huddersfield Town FC. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
5. ^ "Reece Gray and Godwin Abadaki join Hyde on loan". Hyde FC. 24 February 2012. Archived from the original on 15 March 2012. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
6. ^ "Northwich Victoria 0-0 Kendal Town". Northwich Victoria FC. 16 August 2014. Archived from the original on 28 August 2014. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
7. ^ "Northwich Victoria 2-0 Warrington Town". Northwich Victoria FC. 16 August 2014. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
8. ^ "Northwich Victoria 4-0 AFC Emley". Northwich Victoria FC. 30 August 2014. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
9. ^ "Northwich Victoria 5-0 Burscough". Northwich Victoria FC. 9 September 2014. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
10. ^ "Godwin Abadaki". mossleyweb.com. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
11. ^ "Godwin Abadaki signing". mossleyweb.com. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
12. ^ "Latest Signings..." pitchero.com. 19 August 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
13. ^ "Official : Nigerian-Born Striker Godwin Abadaki Joins Shaw Lane AFC". All Soccer Nigeria. 13 March 2017. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
14. ^ "Godwin is the latest to return". Mossley FC. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
15. ^ Thirkill, Stephen (7 July 2020). "Buxton boss says there's more to come as squad takes shape". Buxton Advertiser. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
16. ^ Gordon, James (18 August 2021). "Five More Sign With Ramsbottom United". Northern Premier League. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
17. ^ "Club News - Godwin Abadaki joins the club". www.stalybridgeceltic.co.uk. 25 June 2022. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
18. ^ "Osebi Abadaki Joins Brother At Shaw Lane". Non League News. 14 July 2017. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
19. ^ "Three More Added". Buxton FC. 28 June 2020. Retrieved 7 March 2022.

## External links[edit]

* Godwin Ababaka at Soccerbase
* Official Profile at the official Rochdale site

*[Apps]: League appearances
*[Gls]: League goals