Salim Yusuf "Shittu" Abdallah, is a Kenyan professional footballer who plays as a defender for Kenyan Premier League side Nairobi City Stars. He formerly previously played for Bukembe Academy, Ligi Ndogo, Sofapaka, Posta Rangers, and AFC Leopards.
Career Salim joined lower-tier side Ligi Ndogo in 2011, after being scouted from Bungoma-based Bukembe Academy. At the end of the year 2012, he moved to Premier League side SofapakaFutaa, 14 December 2012 Shitu's rise and rise truly inspiringFutaa, 14 December 2012 Former champs sign Ligi Ndogo duo on a four-year contract. He was then sent on loanMichezo Afrika, 27 January 2013 Sofapaka loans Shitu to Rangers to Posta Rangers at the start of the year 2013. The loan move was later made permanent.
In 2017, Salim joined AFC Leopards on a two-year deal.Futaa, 29 May 2016 Shitu on ingwe radarFutaa, 16 December 2016 Shitu set to join AFC LeoaprdsFutaa, 10 January 2017 Posta Rangers confirm sale of defender to AFC Leopards Upon expiry of that contract, he was handed a three-year dealGoal, 30 October 2018 KPL transfers: AFC Leopards tie down defender Abdalla Salim to a new contractCitizen Digital, 31 October 2018 Leopards Snap-Up Kipyegon, Offer Abdalla New Deal but after only six months he was released by the club.Soka, 16 July 2019 Shittu weighing his options after leaving the Den
He joined Nairobi City Stars in August 2019, for a seasonGoal, 5 September 2019 Salim denies falling-out with AFC Leopards and explains City Stars move after the arrival of Bosnian UEFA Pro coach Sanjin Alagic. He extended his stayGoal, 22 November 2020 Shittu: Nairobi City Stars defender reveals target for FKF PL season at the club for a further two years after the team gained promotion to the Kenyan Premier League. He left at the end of the 2021–22 FKF Premier League season.Mozzart Sports, 6 August 2022 Departing Shitu grateful to City StarsThe-Star, 19 August 2022 Nairobi City Stars part ways with 12 players ahead of new season
After eight months out, he returned to Nairobi City Stars during the mid-transfer window in February 2023Mozzart Sports, 26 February 2023 Shitu reveals reason behind his return to Nairobi City Stars to boost the club's defense line.
Honours Posta Rangers National Super League: 2015
AFC Leopards GOtv Shield: 2017Daily Sport, 20 October 2017 Gotv Shield: AFC Leopards beat Kariobangi Sharks in final
Nairobi City Stars National Super League: 2019–20
Individual Kenyan Premier League: Player of the Week: May 2021 (Nairobi City Stars)
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