Abubeker Nassir who won the hearts of many with his dazzling displays in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations for Ethiopia is in South Africa for trials at PSL giants Mamelodi Sundowns. According to reports emanating from South Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns lead the race to sign the forward with a number of clubs in the Premier Soccer League also eying his signature.Ethiopia 🇪🇹 international forward Abubeker Nassir (21) has flown to South Africa to have trials at champions Mamelodi Sundowns 🇿🇦 with the hope of landing a deal this transfer window. Nassir was top scorer and best in Ethiopia last season scoring 29 goals in 23 games. pic.twitter.com/hOcvE7MYmh— Nuhu Adams (@NuhuAdams_) January 25, 2022 Following the elimination of Ethiopia from the tournament, Nassir flew to South Africa to finalize his move from Ethiopian Premier League outfit Ethiopia Coffee SC.The 21-year-old had a season to remember last campaign as he finished as the top scorer with 29 goals in 23 games as Ethiopia Coffee finished runners up. His outstanding performances earned him several accolades including being crowned the league’s top goals scorer, Best Young Player, and the Most Valuable Player.He was part of the team that took part in the 2016 AFCON U-17 qualifiers that beat Egypt in Cairo for the first time and capped his wonderful performance in the game with a goal. Ethiopian Coffee SC confirms that Abubeker Nassir is in South Africa, where he expected to undergo a trial with Mamelodi Sundowns. pic.twitter.com/cvcW40Ac6O— African Soccer Updates (@Africansoccerup) January 25, 2022 After finishing as top scorer in the previous season, SuperSport United, Cape Town City and Baroka FC were rumoured to be after his services back in 2021. The forward has four goals to his name already this season for Sidama Coffee but is unlikely to add on to his tally with a move away from the club on the cards.
