16 Facts About Usman Abd'Allah

Usman Abd'Allah was born on 16 June 1974 and is a Nigerian-French football coach.

Usman Abd'Allah was born in Kano State in northern Nigeria.

Usman Abd'Allah began at Tarauni Primary School and went on to Government Secondary School, Kazaure, before studying chemical engineering at Kaduna State Polytechnic where he graduated in 1989.

Usman Abd'Allah's playing career spanned the continents of Africa, Asia and Europe.

Usman Abd'Allah moved to Singapore where he played for Jurong FC, Khalsa FC and Gombak United FC, while his odyssey in Asia involved periods with top side Sheikh Russel in Bangladesh and Kalantan FC in Malaysia.

Usman Abd'Allah stopped playing in 2006 while with a second division side in France.

Usman Abd'Allah first coached in the French lower division for EPS FC, FC Sete, FC Frontignan and Bollene FC.

Usman Abd'Allah holds UEFA B Licence Certificate and a UEFA A Licence obtained in England.

Usman Abd'Allah attended several coaching courses, including CAF courses and Strength and Conditioning Level 1 Coaching Certificate in Australia.

Usman Abd'Allah has degrees in football coaching and team management at Le CREPS de Montpellier, France, National Coaching Accreditation Programme Level 1 from Singapore and the LaLiga Coaching Certificate.

Usman Abd'Allah coached football club sides in Asia and France.

Usman Abd'Allah is the Head Coach and Technical Adviser at two time African Champions League winner Enyimba International FC.

Usman Abd'Allah joined Enyimba initially as an assistant to Paul Aigbogun.

Usman Abd'Allah was later promoted to Head Coach and led the side to the semi-finals of the CAF Confederations Cup, losing to Raja Casablanca of Morocco.

Usman Abd'Allah holds dual citizenship with both Nigeria and France.

Usman Abd'Allah is married to a French woman and together they have twin daughters.