Abel Tador
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 28 October 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Warri, Nigeria | ||
| Date of death | 14 June 2009 (aged 24) | ||
| Place of death | Niger Delta, Nigeria | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2005 | NPA | ||
| 2006–2007 | Sharks | ||
| 2008–2009 | Bayelsa United | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Abel Tador (28 October 1984 – 14 June 2009) was a Nigerian professional footballer.
Career
Tador was captain of club side
.Death
However, just hours after his side won the championship, Tador was shot dead by armed robbers in the Niger Delta.[1][2][3]
References
- ^ "Bayelsa star killed after title win". BBC Sport. 15 June 2009. Archived from the original on 18 June 2009. Retrieved 15 June 2009.
- ^ Audu, Samm (15 June 2009). "Nigeria: Bayelsa Victory Marred As Skipper Abel Tador Is Shot Dead". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 18 June 2009. Retrieved 15 June 2009.
- ^ "Bayelsa Utd captain shot dead after Nigeria league win". Soccerway. 15 June 2009. Archived from the original on 19 June 2009. Retrieved 15 June 2009.
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