Abdi Kassim (born October 19, 1984 in Zanzibar) is a footballer from Tanzania.

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, 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.

Abdi Kassim

Kassim is noted for his long range shooting ability. He favours his left foot.

Abdi Kassim

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. .

Abdi Kassim

References

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